grete
@greteoanes.bsky.social
passionate about disaster justice and basketball
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If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
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My before midnight donation is to the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund. Tomorrow is Haiti’s birthday, and they are still struggling to fulfill the dreams of the Black Jacobins. Consider joining me in making a donation, no matter how small.
haitiemergencyrelief.org/support-our-...
haitiemergencyrelief.org/support-our-...
Support Our Work
The Haiti Emergency Relief Fund is an all-volunteer organization with minimal overhead. Our aid goes directly into the hands of Haitians. We give aid, not charity; we respect the people of Haiti and ...
haitiemergencyrelief.org
January 1, 2025 at 12:38 AM
My before midnight donation is to the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund. Tomorrow is Haiti’s birthday, and they are still struggling to fulfill the dreams of the Black Jacobins. Consider joining me in making a donation, no matter how small.
haitiemergencyrelief.org/support-our-...
haitiemergencyrelief.org/support-our-...
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For everyone saying political violence has no place in this country…
Remember two Democratic legislators were shot in Minnesota just this year.
And America shrugged and moved on.
Remember two Democratic legislators were shot in Minnesota just this year.
And America shrugged and moved on.
September 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
For everyone saying political violence has no place in this country…
Remember two Democratic legislators were shot in Minnesota just this year.
And America shrugged and moved on.
Remember two Democratic legislators were shot in Minnesota just this year.
And America shrugged and moved on.
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1. Concentration camps are bad. 2. Emergency Managers shouldn't be involved in building and operating concentration camps. 3. Emergency management agencies should not be used for political stunts. 4. Don't follow orders from white nationalists.
disasterology.substack.com/p/disasterol...
disasterology.substack.com/p/disasterol...
Disasterology: September 2025
This newsletter is a compilation of recent disaster ~things~ that I think are cool, important, or otherwise of interest to people who are intrigued with disaster (broadly defined).
disasterology.substack.com
September 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
1. Concentration camps are bad. 2. Emergency Managers shouldn't be involved in building and operating concentration camps. 3. Emergency management agencies should not be used for political stunts. 4. Don't follow orders from white nationalists.
disasterology.substack.com/p/disasterol...
disasterology.substack.com/p/disasterol...
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The National Weather Service has confirmed the severe storm that struck Beltrami County in late June was a so-called microburst. According to a summary survey conducted by the agency, the "microburst" created a 10-mile swath of destructive straight-line winds reaching speeds as high as 120 mph.
Recovery efforts continue in Beltrami County
In the aftermath of last month’s destructive storm, Beltrami County’s landfill space has been operating at capacity.
www.mprnews.org
July 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The National Weather Service has confirmed the severe storm that struck Beltrami County in late June was a so-called microburst. According to a summary survey conducted by the agency, the "microburst" created a 10-mile swath of destructive straight-line winds reaching speeds as high as 120 mph.
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This is useful to read if you want a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between funding cuts and the flooding in Texas.
We have the latest on TS Chantal this morning which is a flooding threat for North Carolina. Also, some additional points about Texas after conversations we had yesterday with readers. theeyewall.com/chantal-make...
July 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
This is useful to read if you want a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between funding cuts and the flooding in Texas.
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I know a lot of people just don't really know much about foreign cities, but please imagine how it would go if someone told all of NYC to evacuate "immediately," and then add two million more people to that scenario
President Trump urges all of Tehran to evacuate "immediately" in new social media post as he says Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon.
Iran renews missile attacks on Israel, killing 3 and wounding dozens
Iran has launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least three killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes.
bit.ly
June 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I know a lot of people just don't really know much about foreign cities, but please imagine how it would go if someone told all of NYC to evacuate "immediately," and then add two million more people to that scenario
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As a fire scientist, my first reaction to these maps is that these places are gonna burn.
Any time you open up public lands to private or communal ownership that does not center fire stewardship of the land, ignitions and fire events increase dramatically.
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
Any time you open up public lands to private or communal ownership that does not center fire stewardship of the land, ignitions and fire events increase dramatically.
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
120 million acres of public lands eligible for sale in SENR budget reconciliation package
The bill mandates disposal of over 2 million acres of BLM and National Forest lands; public lands eligible for sale in the bill encompass over 120 million acres, including local recreation areas, wild...
www.wilderness.org
June 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As a fire scientist, my first reaction to these maps is that these places are gonna burn.
Any time you open up public lands to private or communal ownership that does not center fire stewardship of the land, ignitions and fire events increase dramatically.
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
Any time you open up public lands to private or communal ownership that does not center fire stewardship of the land, ignitions and fire events increase dramatically.
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
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Just a reminder that we STILL don't know if NOAA's National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program has funding for FY25... the grant year starting in September. This grant funds EVERY state- and territory-level tsunami program in the nation.
ICYMI: I wrote about the likely demise of the federal government's climate website (and how it's demise could be better than other end states) and why I am even more worried about the rest of NOAA beyond just NWS.
substack.com/@balancedwea...
substack.com/@balancedwea...
NOAA is not just the National Weather Service
Looking at the broader expanse of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
substack.com
June 14, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Just a reminder that we STILL don't know if NOAA's National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program has funding for FY25... the grant year starting in September. This grant funds EVERY state- and territory-level tsunami program in the nation.
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I’ve activated the State Emergency Operations Center.
Local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park have the full resources of the State of Minnesota behind them.
We are monitoring the situation closely and will share more information soon.
Local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park have the full resources of the State of Minnesota behind them.
We are monitoring the situation closely and will share more information soon.
June 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I’ve activated the State Emergency Operations Center.
Local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park have the full resources of the State of Minnesota behind them.
We are monitoring the situation closely and will share more information soon.
Local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park have the full resources of the State of Minnesota behind them.
We are monitoring the situation closely and will share more information soon.
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FEMA out of DHS and DHS into the sun.
Awww you guys - the Acting Director of ICE is really upset that we keep accurately refering them the American Gestapo and calling out their kidnappings. Keep up the good work everyone!!!
June 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
FEMA out of DHS and DHS into the sun.
arriving home to thick smoke is a stark reminder of what summers have become in northern minnesota
June 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
arriving home to thick smoke is a stark reminder of what summers have become in northern minnesota
in a Lyft to the airport and just heard a DHS ad telling immigrants to leave now. absolutely disgusting and dystopian.
June 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
in a Lyft to the airport and just heard a DHS ad telling immigrants to leave now. absolutely disgusting and dystopian.
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I said it would get worse very quickly. By tomorrow we will have completed the most dangerous & frightening 24 hours thus far of Trump 2.0. Just to name a few:
1. Defiance of a court order by sending migrants to Sudan without due process (despite clear DP decision SCOTUS) & Dist. CT. order.
1. Defiance of a court order by sending migrants to Sudan without due process (despite clear DP decision SCOTUS) & Dist. CT. order.
May 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I said it would get worse very quickly. By tomorrow we will have completed the most dangerous & frightening 24 hours thus far of Trump 2.0. Just to name a few:
1. Defiance of a court order by sending migrants to Sudan without due process (despite clear DP decision SCOTUS) & Dist. CT. order.
1. Defiance of a court order by sending migrants to Sudan without due process (despite clear DP decision SCOTUS) & Dist. CT. order.
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Things are moving quickly, but it looks like these Sen's especially need calls from *constituents* to vote NO on cloture:
Angus King (ME)
Amy Klobuchar (MN)
Jacky Rosen (NV)
Brian Schatz (HI)
Maggie Hassan (NH)
Jeanne Shaheen (NH)
Gary Peters (MI)
Capitol switchboard is 202-224-3121.
Angus King (ME)
Amy Klobuchar (MN)
Jacky Rosen (NV)
Brian Schatz (HI)
Maggie Hassan (NH)
Jeanne Shaheen (NH)
Gary Peters (MI)
Capitol switchboard is 202-224-3121.
This is NEW today. AOC sent this 11 am. Friday morning.
Yes, your calls are still needed. The vote is in the early afternoon. There is still time!
Yes, your calls are still needed. The vote is in the early afternoon. There is still time!
KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
March 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Things are moving quickly, but it looks like these Sen's especially need calls from *constituents* to vote NO on cloture:
Angus King (ME)
Amy Klobuchar (MN)
Jacky Rosen (NV)
Brian Schatz (HI)
Maggie Hassan (NH)
Jeanne Shaheen (NH)
Gary Peters (MI)
Capitol switchboard is 202-224-3121.
Angus King (ME)
Amy Klobuchar (MN)
Jacky Rosen (NV)
Brian Schatz (HI)
Maggie Hassan (NH)
Jeanne Shaheen (NH)
Gary Peters (MI)
Capitol switchboard is 202-224-3121.
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This is what many cities in the U.S. looked like before the EPA.
Why the heck would anyone celebrate deregulating it?
Why the heck would anyone celebrate deregulating it?
March 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
This is what many cities in the U.S. looked like before the EPA.
Why the heck would anyone celebrate deregulating it?
Why the heck would anyone celebrate deregulating it?
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On Friday night, HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website. Materials are starting to come down.
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
February 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
On Friday night, HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website. Materials are starting to come down.
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
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the richest man in the world has decided that your kids don't deserve special education programs
February 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
the richest man in the world has decided that your kids don't deserve special education programs
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🚨BREAKING: Federal court BLOCKS Trump plant to place 2200 USAID employees on administrative leave and orders 500 USAID employees to be reinstated while this case continues. A big victory for @democracyforward.bsky.social!
Follow @democracydocket.com for full details.
www.democracydocket.com
Follow @democracydocket.com for full details.
www.democracydocket.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:56 AM
🚨BREAKING: Federal court BLOCKS Trump plant to place 2200 USAID employees on administrative leave and orders 500 USAID employees to be reinstated while this case continues. A big victory for @democracyforward.bsky.social!
Follow @democracydocket.com for full details.
www.democracydocket.com
Follow @democracydocket.com for full details.
www.democracydocket.com
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In the last three weeks our national risk of just about everything has been vaulted into the stratosphere. Every mitigative force, every protective measure is being dismantled.
Plane crashes?
Y’all haven’t seen nothing yet.
Plane crashes?
Y’all haven’t seen nothing yet.
I mean it’s just the agency tasked with nuclear security, how bad can it be?
DOE's general counsel and IT offices told DOE Sec. Chris Wright that giving DOGE rep Luke Farritor IT access was a "bad idea" bc he hadn’t had a standard background investigation needed to access the department’s system, per a source. Wright granted him access anyways. www.cnn.com/2025/02/06/c...
February 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
In the last three weeks our national risk of just about everything has been vaulted into the stratosphere. Every mitigative force, every protective measure is being dismantled.
Plane crashes?
Y’all haven’t seen nothing yet.
Plane crashes?
Y’all haven’t seen nothing yet.
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tried to go to a random NCJRS page and....
February 7, 2025 at 4:52 AM
tried to go to a random NCJRS page and....
This will only put those who are the most affected by disasters at more risk. Access and functional needs include people who don’t have cars, don’t speak English, disabled people, and so many others.
#Shameful: #Trump Admin has removed #Disaster and #Emergency #preparedness materials for #PeopleWithDisabilities or #AccessAndFunctionalNeeds from its site, #Ready.gov.
This is NOT OK! Speak out. Let your Sens & Rep hear from you on this. #PWD #AFN #EM #GreySky
open.substack.com/pub/emnetwor...
This is NOT OK! Speak out. Let your Sens & Rep hear from you on this. #PWD #AFN #EM #GreySky
open.substack.com/pub/emnetwor...
FEMA Pulls Disability Material from Ready.gov
States, Local Governments, Territories, and Tribal Entities left with a single PDF ‘brochure’ online.
open.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This will only put those who are the most affected by disasters at more risk. Access and functional needs include people who don’t have cars, don’t speak English, disabled people, and so many others.