Brianna Sacks

Los Angeles

Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters Reporter at The Washington Post

I cover climate change-fueled disasters for the @washingtonpost. And I love to run stupid far.

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Articles

I’m a disaster reporter. But I was not prepared to watch my city burn. - Washington Post

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Brianna Sacks

In the era of climate change, contending with loss has become inevitable.
Trump officials working to strip FEMA’s role in disaster recovery by Oct. 1

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Brady Dennis |Brianna Sacks |Jake Spring

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other Trump administration officials expressed support in meetings this week for dramatically diminishing the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with the aim of all but eliminating the embattled agency’s role in disaster recovery by Oct. 1, according to four peoplefamiliar with the talks.
Trump Officials Working To Strip FEMA's Role In Disaster Recovery By Oct. 1

1 month ago | southfloridareporter.com | Brianna Sacks |Brady Dennis |Jake Spring

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem and other Trump administration officials expressed support in meetings this week for dramatically diminishing the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with the aim of all but eliminating the embattled agency's role in disaster recovery by Oct. 1, according to four peoplefamiliar with the talks.
Trump officials working to strip FEMA’s role in disaster recovery by Oct. 1

1 month ago | dailyherald.com | Brianna Sacks |Brady Dennis |Jake Spring

President Donald Trump speaks at a reception Wednesday celebrating Women's History Month in the East Room of the White House. AP Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other Trump administration officials expressed support in meetings this week for dramatically diminishing the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with the aim of all but eliminating the embattled agency’s role in disaster recovery by Oct. 1, according to four people familiar with the talks.
Trump officials, Kristi Noem look to strip FEMA’s role in disaster recovery

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Brianna Sacks |Brady Dennis |Jake Spring

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem and other Trump administration officials expressed support in meetings this week for dramatically diminishing the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with the aim of all but eliminating the embattled agency’s role in disaster recovery by Oct. 1, according to four peoplefamiliar with the talks.
‘Cash offers only’: After LA fires, scorched lots are selling fast - The Boston Globe

2 months ago | bostonglobe.com | Brianna Sacks |Reis Thebault

He was surprised how fast offers came in. In nine days, Rivas closed Altadena’s first post-fire residential land sale. The Dalingers now had $603,000 for a down payment on a smaller home in nearby Pasadena. Soon after, Rivas listed more lots. A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. “This was very traumatic to me,” said Dalinger, a doctor in his 70s who helps care for several of 12 grandchildren.
‘Cash offers only’: After L.A. fires, scorched lots are selling fast

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Brianna Sacks |Reis Thebault

ALTADENA, California - Hugo Dalinger knew he couldn’t go back. Not after a wall of flames swallowed his bright-white Altadena home during the January firestorm that took out most of his town. But he needed money to start over, so he reached out to a friend and veteran real estate agent for help. Ramiro Rivas was skeptical. He grew up around Altadena and has sold hundreds of properties in 21 years - but a fire-scarred lot was new. He put the 10,500 square-foot ash-filled parcel up for sale on Feb.
‘Cash offers only’: After L.A. fires, scorched lots are selling fast

2 months ago | washingtonpost.com | Brianna Sacks |Reis Thebault

ALTADENA, California — Hugo Dalinger knew he couldn’t go back. Not after a wall of flames swallowed his bright-white Altadena home during the January firestorm that took out most of his town. But he needed money to start over, so he reached out to a friend and veteran real estate agent for help. Ramiro Rivas was skeptical. He grew up around Altadena and has sold hundreds of properties in 21 years — but a fire-scarred lot was new. He put the 10,500 square-foot ash-filled parcel up for sale on Feb.
FEMA’s National Fire Academy cancels classes amid Trump federal cuts

2 months ago | washingtonpost.com | Brianna Sacks |Annabelle Timsit

The Federal Emergency Management Agency canceled most courses for a federally run school for firefighters as it evaluates its “programs and spending to ensure alignment” with the Trump administration’s priorities, according to an email obtained by The Washington Post and a current FEMA official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid professional retaliation.
FEMA critics in North Carolina have Trump’s ear. Has it made a difference?

2 months ago | washingtonpost.com | Brianna Sacks |Jake Spring

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — A two-lane highway in western North Carolina winds through a landscape littered with crushed cars, houses knocked off their foundations and thousands of downed trees. Every few miles, next to washed-out bridges, signs in MAGA red make the same plea: “Trump Make this Bridge Great Again!”Five months after Hurricane Helene, about 300 privately owned bridges in this county have yet to be fixed.