If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?
FEMA pools national resources to help states quickly manage disasters. Without that federal support, each state would be left ...
Why eliminating FEMA would be a disaster for LI
Nearly a quarter of the $2.18 billion allocated to New York State through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation program is estimated to have been granted to fund projects on Long Island that are intended to ...
Having trouble getting disaster aid from FEMA? This congressional effort could help
Congress is considering steps to make it easier for victims of natural disasters to get aid. Currently, people seeking aid ...
A series of disasters taught SC how to work with FEMA. Leaders encourage reform, not ending it.
It’s been three months since the Strickland family fled their Spartanburg home — their young children in their arms — wading through flood waters that spilled out of Lawson’s Fork Creek with ...
FEMA aids 153,000 households in North Carolina as Helene recovery efforts continue
More than 153,000 households are receiving help from FEMA assistance amid ongoing Helene recovery. According to a release, ...
Fires and floods are eviscerating US communities, intensifying the housing crisis
After nearly a month, the Eaton and Palisades wildfires that ravaged California have been contained. But for Southern California and state agencies, another challenge lies ahead: helping people find ...
Insurance Hub at the Townsville Sports Stadium to provide post-disaster support
An Insurance Hub has swung into action in Townsville, bringing together numerous insurers under the same roof to offer ...
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Wildfires, floods fueled by climate change are ravaging U.S. communities, exacerbating housing crisis nationwide
After nearly a month, the Eaton and Palisades wildfires that ravaged California have been contained. But for Southern ...
Picking Up the Pieces: How Homeowners Move Forward After Natural Disasters
The recent California wildfires may be disappearing from the news cycle, but displaced homeowners are still recovering from the loss of much more than just a house.