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Rep. Chuck Edwards releases report for Helene recovery and FEMA reform
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards unveiled an assessment of the response to Tropical Storm Helene and a set of recommendations going ...
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FEMA: The Federal Agency We Don’t Like Until We Need It
It’s appealing to say that disaster relief should be left to states and localities. The less appealing reality is that they aren’t up to the job.
FEMA ends 'wasteful' disaster aid program. An Arizona lawmaker wants it back
FEMA claims the BRIC grant program, which Arizona communities largely used to plan for floods, was "wasteful." ...
Dozens of DHS staffers, including top FEMA officials, given lie detector tests over alleged leaks
The Department of Homeland Security has administered lie detector tests to about 50 staffers in recent weeks, including ...
'Please remember us:' Business owners say FEMA ending aid in NC will have long-term impacts
Last week, the Trump administration denied North Carolina's request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend its ...
FEMA office closure could be devastating to Connecticut, officials say
Eight months after the fatal Connecticut flooding, Trump's plans to close FEMA offices could affect relief support ...
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Judge dismisses Trump effort to keep FEMA freeze in place
Justice Department attorneys argued that a Supreme Court ruling supported their position, but a federal judge says it doesn’t ...
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FEMA Ends Resilient Infrastructure Program, Rescinding $882M in Funding
Feds to pull back more than $800 million in funds for resilient infrastructure projects, including those in planning and ...
New FEMA head denies NC request to extend 100% reimbursement for Helene damage
The need in western North Carolina remains immense — people need debris removed, homes rebuilt, and roads restored,” Gov.
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Opinion: Get rid of FEMA? That would be a disaster
The Federal Emergency Management Agency appears to be on life support. According to recent news reports, Trump ...