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Active Tornado Season Expected in the US

Feb 3 2026 // An active 2026 tornado season is expected for the Central Plains, with approximately 15% more tornadoes than the 20-year average, according to the Kansas Institute of Tornado Dynamics (KITD).Factors influencing this...

Trump Putting Zeldin in Charge of Permits to Rebuild After LA Wildfires

Jan 29 2026 // President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will put Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin in charge of helping homeowners get permits to rebuild after the California wildfires last January.Related:...

Trump Orders Federal Takeover of LA Wildfire Rebuilding Efforts

Jan 27 2026 // President Donald Trump signed an executive order that allows the federal government to preempt state and local regulations in the recovery efforts of last year’s Los Angeles wildfires, blaming the destruction and its...

FEMA Extends Housing Aid for Maui Wildfire Survivors Until 2027

Jan 26 2026 // U.S. officials have granted a request to extend housing assistance for survivors of catastrophic 2023 wildfires, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said.Nearly 1,000 households displaced by fire were anxiously awaiting word on whether...

Update: House Committee Advances Bill to Extend Federal Terrorism Backstop

Jan 22 2026 // Looking to ensure the longevity of a worthwhile federal program, the insurance industry has continued to lobby in favor of the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026.The legislation (HR 7128)—sponsored by Mike Flood,...

The Return Period for An LA Wildfire-Scale Event May Be Shorter Than You Think

Jan 15 2026 // There has been no shortage of analyses and reporting released for the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed more than 16,000 properties and have generated more than $22 billion in...

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