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How FEMA Works
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FEMA has been providing emergency relief for hurricanes, earthquakes, toxic contamination and more since 1979. Read more about how FEMA works.
Can FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund Ever Run Out of Money?
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How does the government prepare its budget for unpredictable natural disasters? Can FEMA run out of money? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
The Waffle House Index Is at Code Red; That's Not Good
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What is the Waffle House Index anyway, and does the Federal Emergency Management Agency really use it to gauge local disasters?
Plain Language Replacing '10-Codes' in Many Police Jurisdictions
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Police and fire departments across the U.S. are eliminating jargon like '10-4' in favor of every-day vernacular. HowStuffWorks explains why.
10 Widely Believed U.S. Government Conspiracy Theories
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There are a few U.S. government conspiracy theories that many people believe. See this list of 10 theories to decide for yourself.
10 Laundromat Etiquette Rules
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Laundromat etiquette isn't rocket science. Get the scoop on how to stay courteous when you wash your clothes.
Ukrainian Refugees May Never Return Home, Even After the War Ends
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Research shows that generations of refugees, whether displaced because of war, climate or famine, may no longer want to return to the place that was once home, even after it is safe to do so.
The Defense Production Act Was Designed for Emergencies Like Coronavirus
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President Truman signed it into law in 1950 and it's been invoked many times since. Should President Donald Trump use it to help health care workers?
How Firefighter Training Works
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Firefighters are our everyday heroes. Find out how to become one and look into the training process.
How Continuing Education Classes Work
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Doctors, lawyers and other professionals take continuing education courses to stay current professionally. Learn how they find these courses.