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LA's budget crisis worsened by $60 million FEMA decision
Members of California’s Congressional delegation asked FEMA this week to reconsider its decision to refuse to reimburse a number of local governments for millions spent during the COVID-19 emergency to house some homeless people in hotels.
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Cellphones across America will get an emergency alert on Wednesday. Here's why
FEMA and the FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4. Here’s what you need to know.
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FEMA is down to its last $3.4 billion as Maui wildfires, Hurricane Idalia slam US
Biden called on Congress Thursday to pass $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA next month at the latest when hurricane season reaches its peak.
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Americans everywhere will receive a loud emergency test alert in October. Here's why
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4.
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Search and rescue continues in Hawaii after devastating wildfire
Search and rescue teams continue to comb through the wreckage of a devastating wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, for victims and survivors.
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‘Twilight zone': Survivors recount horrors of Maui wildfires as they return to ruins
Emergency workers are scrambling to find temporary housing for those lucky enough to survive wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui that have already claimed 80 lives.
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FEMA is set to conduct a national emergency alert test on Oct. 4. What does this mean?
FEMA is set to conduct a nationwide alert test in October that will alert millions of radios, televisions and cell phones across the country.
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‘Historic and catastrophic' Vermont flooding ‘nowhere near over,' gov says
The rain has let up on Vermont but the flood emergency remained on Tuesday, with the partially submerged state capital in an emergency as a nearby dam was at risk of being overtopped. Federal help is headed to Vermont amid the historic flooding after President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration while on a trip to Lithuania, allowing FEMA to…
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5 things you should know before applying for FEMA assistance
If you have been affected by a hurricane or any natural disaster, it is possible to request disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Here is what you need to know.
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‘Your Husband Is a Polar Bear': FEMA Aid Docs for Alaska Natives Riddled With Mistranslations
FEMA documents aimed at helping Alaska Natives apply for disaster relief after typhoon damage last fall was riddled with nonsensical phrases and poor translations.
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Biden Meets With DeSantis, Pledges Continued Support for Florida After Hurricane Ian
President Joe Biden met with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday to tour the destruction a week after Hurricane Ian barreled across the state.
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Biden Pledges to Rebuild Puerto Rico After Hurricanes Devastate Island
President Joe Biden visited Puerto Rico on Monday to survey damage left by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, pledging to rebuild the island to be more resilient to future storms. “You deserve every bit of help your country can give you…. I’m determined to help Puerto Rico build faster than in the past, and stronger and better prepared for the...
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Gov. DeSantis Details Emergency Response Efforts, Warns Florida to Stay Vigilant
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Thursday to detail the federal and local response after Hurricane Ian pummeled South Florida, reminding residents of the ongoing dangers of downed power lines and deep water. “If you’ve weathered the storm to this point, going and doing and getting involved in that is totally not worth it.”
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Biden Declares Major Disaster in Florida
President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in Florida early Thursday, opening federal funding to help with recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian slammed the state.
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NWS: Ian is a Storm ‘We Will Talk About For Many Years to Come'
Ken Graham, the Director of the National Weather Service, says Hurricane Ian is a storm “we will talk about for many years to come.”
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Officials Warn Florida Residents to Prepare for Evacuations Ahead of Hurricane Ian
At a press briefing at the National Hurricane Center Monday, NOAA and FEMA officials urged Florida residents to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Ian.