Ex-FEMA Official Says Flood Insurance Program in ‘Desperate’ Need of Overhaul
The National Flood Insurance Program is overdue for reform, according to Daniel Kaniewski, a former deputy administrator at ...
How to apply for FEMA aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The federal government provides a variety of assistance programs for people impacted by disasters like the two major ...
Fact Check: FEMA’s $750 emergency aid to Hurricane Helene victims not a loan
Emergency assistance of $750 offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to survivors of Hurricane Helene is ...
Fact Check: Old audio clip of US defense secretary’s verbal mix-up unrelated to FEMA
A 2021 audio clip of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin making a verbal slip-up has been shared out of context to falsely ...
What are the steps of the FEMA process? Milton disaster-assistance applications explained
Here's what to expect if you're one of the millions in Florida impacted by Hurricane Milton applying for FEMA disaster ...
Here’s how to qualify for FEMA aid — including the $750 payment
That $750 has been mischaracterized by several high-profile politicians, including former President Donald Trump.
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FEMA official details federal response strategy after 2 major hurricanes
For a closer look at the federal response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Geoff Bennett spoke with Keith Turi, acting ...
Follow the Money: Understanding FEMA's disaster budget in Hurricane Milton aftermath
In the event of natural disasters, it can be hard to understand the money, including whether or not FEMA has sufficient ...
Hurricane Milton was not as destructive as expected, FEMA official says
Hurricane Milton plowed across Florida, knocking out power to more than 3 million customers, whipping up tornado warnings and ...
FEMA stretched thin by hurricanes, other disasters
Federal officials say FEMA can meet the immediate needs of people affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. But President ...
FEMA plan says services should be equitable, not to help 'white people last' | Fact check
FEMA's strategic plan has a goal to improve equity in disaster relief. That is not the same thing as committing to "help out ...
FEMA uses outdated flood maps—and Americans are paying the price
The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but especially in ...