FEMA acting chief defends response to Texas flood catastrophe as ‘outstanding’
The acting chief of FEMA appointed by President Trump says the response to Texas floods was “outstanding.”
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Michigan hit by ice storms in March. Trump just now approved disaster aid
The winter ice storms lasted three days in March, resulting in severe ice accumulation In Northern Michigan.
Kristi Noem in Panic Mode After FEMA Data Reveals Catastrophic Mistake
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is in a panic after FEMA data reveals mistakes made in the response to the Texas flash floods.
Kristi Noem Delayed the FEMA Response in Texas
Kristi Noem delayed the FEMA response for 72 hours when they couldn't react with immediate rescue efforts until Noem signed off on funds.
Disaster 101: How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster
With a government that is incompetent as it guts funding and personnel for essential services, it’s necessary for us to prepare for natural disasters.
Trump Drops Deadly Decision, Satellite Termination Sparks Massive Panic
The Trump administration sparked panic when it announced an end to a DOD satellite program used to warn states of incoming hurricanes and tornados.
States Fear Critical Funding From FEMA May Be Drying Up
Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding. Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.
States still awaiting federal disaster aid decisions as storms roll in
Multiple states bordering the Mississippi River are still waiting for federal disaster aid decisions.
Volunteers help after St Louis tornado as they await federal aid.
Kevin Hines has been living in a house without a roof in the days since a tornado devastated his community. He has seen some of his neighbors sleeping in their cars. A different man has spent untold hours on a bench. In the aftermath of the May 16 tornado, Hines, 60, has a blue tarp covering his…
West Tennessee awaits FEMA decision after severe storms
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee requested a major disaster declaration on April 17.
Trump denies disaster aid, tells states to do more
Trump denies disaster aid to all states regardless of which party is in charge or whether he won the state, saying they need to take more responsibility. The White House says states must have an ‘appetite to own the problem.’
DOGE Pulls AmeriCorps Volunteers Off of Disaster Relief Jobs
Workers for the National Civilian Community Corps, AmeriCorps, were sent home due to “new operational parameters.” The program’s long-term fate is unclear.
Trump wants to Shut down FEMA. Could states fill the gap?
Shuttering the disaster agency could leave poor and rural communities exposed.
If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?
Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance.
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