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Louisiana senators push FEMA to halt Risk Rating 2.0 program
Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy ask the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to stop the Risk Rating 2.0 program.
As disasters loom, emergency managers say they aren’t counting on FEMA
President Donald Trump has said he wants state and local officials to shoulder more of the burden of disaster response, even ...
Hunterdon County receives $880K FEMA grant to advance flood warning system
The funding will support Phase II of the county’s Hazard Mitigation Flood Warning System, which will include installation of ...
FEMA teams in the Ozarks survey Memorial Day storm damage
Sly Stone left behind a musical legacy as a singer, funk band leader, and songwriter. But the legendary rocker, who led the ...
FEMA grant fuels goat-powered fire mitigation in Sacramento County
Goats have become an all-too-familiar sight in the Greater Sacramento Region when California's wildfire season approaches.
FEMA cash for St. Louis tornado relief could grow by millions
State officials have identified $58 million in public costs and $18.7 million in individual costs so far. But a state ...
Iowa emergency managers fear proposed federal cuts to FEMA will trickle down to the state level
These cuts directly impact the counties’ ability to plan and prepare for large-scale disasters, leaving officials in limbo as ...
FEMA assistance extended for Kentuckians affected by April storms
FEMA has extended the eligibility period for Serious Needs Assistance for an additional 30 days for those who were impacted ...