U.S. manufacturing energy consumption has continued to increase since 2010 low
U.S. manufacturing energy consumption has continued to increase, according to our recently released survey results for 2022. We conduct the Manufacturing Energy Consumption Surveys (MECS) every four years, and the latest iteration shows the third consecutive increase in energy consumed in the manufacturing sector since a low point in 2010. Natural gas consumption in the manufacturing sector increased by more than all other energy sources combined, as compared with the previous MECS results from 2018.
FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available for Those Who Still Require Safe Housing
FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available for Those Who Still Require Safe Housing TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby who have received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while they work towards their permanent housing goals should stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Rental Assistance may be available for those who qualify. Rental Assistance is available as an initial temporary one to two months grant for homeowners and renters to pay for somewhere to live while they repair or rebuild their home. After the first one to two months, survivors can apply
Bluefield, W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to continued inclement weather
Bluefield, W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to continued inclement weather CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The West Virginia-FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Bluefield will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, due to continued inclement weather. The Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center will reopen at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The center is located at: Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Hours of operation: Tuesday, Jan. 7: CLOSED Wednesday, Jan. 9: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 – Friday, Jan. 10: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to continued inclement weather
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to continued inclement weather News Release W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to continued inclement weather CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Due to continued inclement weather, the West Virginia-FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. On Thursday, Jan. 9, the DRC will open at 8 a.m. Additional changes based on weather conditions may occur. Please check FEMA’s DRC locator at fema.gov/drc for up-to-date information. The center is located at: Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd.
FEMA’s Temporary Housing for Wildfire Survivors Extended to February 2026, Supporting their Continued Recovery
FEMA’s Temporary Housing for Wildfire Survivors Extended to February 2026, Supporting their Continued Recovery HONOLULU – At the request of the state of Hawaiʻi, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a one-year extension of the Individuals and Households Program (IHP), including Financial Assistance and Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for survivors of the Maui wildfires. The 18-month initial period of assistance for FEMA IHP was set to end Feb.10, 2025 but has now been extended to Feb. 10, 2026. Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, FEMA may extend the period of assistance due to extraordinary