Four years after the Deepwater Horizon spill, oil is still washing up on the long sandy beaches of Grand Isle, Louisiana, and some islanders are fed up with hearing from BP that the crisis is over. Jules Melancon, the last …
The deadly explosion at a McEwen ammunition plant was accidental, according to a preliminary investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF spokesman Michael Knight said it will now be up to the Tennessee Occupational Safety and …
Some Rhode Island residents are seeking federal grant money to help pay for elevating their homes to reduce the risk of flooding – and avoid spikes in flood insurance rates. Seven homeowners in Barrington who want to elevate their homes …
Officials in Long Island’s Nassau County have formally asked for state permission to install up to 56 speed cameras in school zones. The County Legislature unanimously supported the speed camera resolution Thursday. State lawmakers have the final say on whether …
West Virginia regulators are asking stakeholders for input as they begin developing rules to implement a new chemical storage tank safety law. The Water Resources Protection Act regulates above-ground storage tanks like the one that leaked at Freedom Industries on …
There are a variety of situations when a lost policy might need to be located, according to Sheila Mulrennan, president of the New York-based Insurance Archaeology Group. Searches are typically associated with long tail liability claims, the most common claim …
To keep up with rapid growth, GEICO is planning to add to its ranks of dedicated auto damage adjusters in Phoenix, Ariz. The insurer seeks candidates with excellent customer service and time management skills as well as a strong desire …
A large wildfire destroyed at least 530 hectares (1,300 acres) in the Netherlands’ Hoge Veluwe National Park on Sunday, one of the worst fires seen in the region for decades, Dutch authorities said. No injuries have been reported, according to …
Wildfires across the western United States have been getting bigger and more frequent over the last 30 years – a trend that could continue as climate change causes temperatures to rise and drought to become more severe in the coming …
Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled a sweeping report Thursday that examined New York City’s recovery progress from Superstorm Sandy and promised to reform a much-maligned program that was supposed to rebuild wrecked homes. Speaking to about 50 homeowners, officials and …