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FEMA has been providing emergency relief for hurricanes, earthquakes, toxic contamination and more since 1979. Read more about how FEMA works.

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Whether you call it an estate tax or death tax, its existence is controversial. Learn more about the history of the death tax at HowStuffWorks.

Paramedics are trained in prehospital care and are often involved in emergency situations. Learn more about how paramedics save lives every day.

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Historic districts could protect you from your neighbor's bad taste. Find out how historic districts work and how your neighborhood could become one.

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