If you’ve been paying attention to the news at all lately, I’m sure you’ve heard of the devastating floods in Texas that have caused 134 deaths and counting. Just a few days later, flash floods hit my home state of New Jersey, and, like the floods in Texas, they caused a lot of harm. The New Jersey floods destroyed structures, cars and caused at least two deaths. However, the key difference between the two events was the accessibility to emergency services that assist in the aftermath. Recognizing the importance of the National Weather Service (NWS) is crucial in addressing natural…

Following policy enacted by President Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has raided countless buildings and businesses across the U.S. In LA, the home of thousands of immigrants, raids received a heightened level of scrutiny. Receiving tips of potentially undocumented immigrants in several businesses, the officers followed warrants, searching a Home Depot and a clothing manufacturer. Family members and activists showed up at the scenes to protest, resulting in the arrest of a Union leader in an attempt to stop the officers. Mayor Karen Bass said, “[ICE’s] tactics sow terror in our communities and disrupt basic principles of safety in…