A bipartisan bill, currently under consideration in the House, seeks to make looting during natural disasters a felony. This news arrives at the onset of hurricane season, traditionally running from June 1 through November 30. The proposed legislation, known as the Law on Offender Transgressions during Emergencies and Recovery, or the LOOTER Act, was introduced by … [Read more...] about New Bipartisan Push: Felony Charges for Looting During Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters
Tyler Perry Criticizes Insurers for Dropping Policies Amid Wildfire Risks
Tyler Perry slammed insurance companies' "pure greed" for canceling homeowners' policies in advance of the California wildfires. In a post on Sunday, the director of "Divorce in the Black", wrote: "Watching a daughter try to protect her 90-year-old parents' house with a garden hose because their insurance had been canceled was gut-wrenching for … [Read more...] about Tyler Perry Criticizes Insurers for Dropping Policies Amid Wildfire Risks
California Wildfire Sparks Mass Evacuations in Pacific Palisades
A massive wildfire has been sparked in the Pacific Palisades region of Southern California by high winds and dry conditions. A rapidly spreading wildfire is causing the entire Pacific Palisades community to be told to "evacuate immediately". Palisades Fire was first reported at 10:30 am on Tuesday, in the block of North Piedra Morada Drive. The fire … [Read more...] about California Wildfire Sparks Mass Evacuations in Pacific Palisades