| 单词 | FEMA |
| 例句 | They talked about FEMA, about the Superdome and the Convention Center. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “All of those records are on paper, and we don’t have that paper. We have no actual records of any of those people. They’re FEMA’s.” Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “FEMA’s already slammed with Hurricane Noah,” one woman tells another. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “No joke—Hurricane Noah is the only thing on FEMA’s radar right now.” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “We pay big taxes to fund organizations like FEMA. It’s about time they stepped in and did something.” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z There were hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cases against the city, the federal government, FEMA, police officers, the Army Corps of Engineers. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z One was a former massage therapist, now working for FEMA. A senior’s intense, 14-day sailing lesson — from scratch — off the New Zealand coast 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z True to the comic and the original show, we're not a show that will ever tell the story from the perspective of the CDC or FEMA. 'Fear the Walking Dead': Show runner Dave Erickson reveals new details 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Some people seem to be finding Judy’s emergency prep resources before they find FEMA’s, as evidenced by Judy’s FAQ page, which includes the question, “Do I contact you if disaster strikes and I need help?” Disaster Prep Kits Get a Makeover 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z According to Aaron Levy, director of FEMA’s individual and community preparedness division, recent surveys indicate that the country is in the middle of “a tidal wave of culture change” when it comes to disaster prepping. Disaster Prep Kits Get a Makeover 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z My friends-- and according to their stories, their friends-- were certainly not sitting on their hands, passively waiting for FEMA. Edwidge Danticat: Dawn After the Tempests 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Drive through the village now and buildings are still spray painted with messages to the government and FEMA. Hurricane Irene, one year later 2012-08-27T16:42:00Z Finally, dryer exhaust vents can become clogged with lint, which causes nearly 3,000 house fires every year, according to FEMA. Why I air-dry my clothes — even in a tiny apartment 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Many people assume that standard emergency services — such as the 911 system, police, firefighters and FEMA — will rescue them from disasters. Why social media apps should be in your disaster kit 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z “Following the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, President Trump tweeted this morning that the White House cannot keep FEMA, the military and first responders in Puerto Rico ‘forever.’ Seth Meyers Can’t Believe Trump Is Talking About Pulling Troops From Puerto Rico 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z The year after Hurricane Katrina flooded the city and the federal response was pitiful, the winner howled: “FEMA!” ‘The Yellow House’ Is a Major Memoir About a Large Family and Its Beloved Home 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z A few weeks later I addressed an envelope to Texas, where she was living in a tent city and working for FEMA. Modern Love: What Is Carved in Stone 2011-05-27T17:29:32Z Craig Fugate, the former head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, once famously said of disaster areas: "If you get there and the Waffle House is closed? That's really bad." The artistic allure of Waffle House, America’s most surprising culinary muse 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z The state's request also was turned down, and Ohio Emergency Management Agency official Tamara McBride said the state does not intend to appeal FEMA's decision. Federal disaster aid that skipped over Harrisburg is going to towns in other tornado-ravaged states 2012-03-13T10:29:00Z Ms. Carroll said, “One must be prepared to welcome the men of FEMA.” Disaster Go-Bags of the Famous 2011-11-29T01:19:59Z FEMA's decision was not only based on the amount of damage but the ability of local authorities to help in recovery efforts, including how much private insurance might be available to help victims rebuild. Quinn to appeal FEMA decision denying aid to southern Illinois counties 2012-03-16T09:52:00Z The mapping council studied FEMA’s flood zones in response to the agency’s request in April for an analysis of whether the at-risk flood areas should be expanded. Experts Urge Dramatic Shift on Flood Insurance 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The Red Cross, whose case workers are administering FEMA’s hotel stay program, is sending Nahale to another condo unit with a kitchen, but it will only be available for 12 days. Evacuees live nomadic life after Maui wildfire as housing shortage intensifies and tourists return 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z “The goal here is simple: Building codes save lives,” said Victoria Salinas, FEMA's associate administrator for resilience. FEMA Offers Every State $2 Million to Adopt Safer Building Codes 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z FEMA’s disaster fund had dwindled to about $2 billion, which can be spent quickly if a wildfire, storm or flood causes significant damage. FEMA Disaster Money Flowing Again after Budget Standoff 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Such tests have been happening with regularity for years now without any reports of adverse health effects from the system signals, said Jeremy Edwards, FEMA’s spokesperson. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The council recommends policy changes to FEMA, which produces U.S. flood maps and runs the nation’s largest flood insurance program. Experts Urge Dramatic Shift on Flood Insurance 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z “FEMA said it needs $36 billion and anything less than that is simply inadequate,” Scott said in a statement. Congressional Budget Turmoil Stops FEMA from Doling out $8 Billion 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z But stalled negotiations in Congress to approve both the administration’s emergency funding request and spending for fiscal 2024 raises concerns that FEMA’s disaster fund will run dry despite the spending restrictions. FEMA Needs More Money to Keep Up with Disasters. Instead It Faces a Potential Government Shutdown 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z FEMA’s selection of 483 “Community Disaster Resilience Zones” marks the first time the agency has targeted a group of small, at-risk neighborhoods for extra money and assistance addressing climate change. Nearly 500 Neighborhoods Prone to Climate Disasters Will Get Extra Money for Resilience 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Sen. Rick Scott, Florida Republican, has demanded an immediate vote on his legislation that would inject $12.5 billion into FEMA’s disaster relief fund to aid Florida, California and Hawaii. Senate to take first crack at spending fight to avoid gov’t shutdown as Congress returns from recess 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z About 1,280 households have received rental assistance from FEMA, which may be an indication of how many people cannot currently live in their homes, according to the governor’s press secretary. Still reeling from flooding, some in Vermont say something better must come out of losing everything 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z The restrictions have not affected FEMA’s ongoing aid to Hawaii after recent wildfires and to Florida, Georgia and South Carolina after Hurricane Idalia. Congressional Budget Turmoil Stops FEMA from Doling out $8 Billion 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z But communities cannot be reimbursed by FEMA, she said, adding that smaller jurisdictions would be hit hardest. FEMA Needs More Money to Keep Up with Disasters. Instead It Faces a Potential Government Shutdown 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z On Thursday, President Joe Biden went to FEMA’s offices in Washington and pushed for more money, saying, “We need this disaster relief request met, and we need it in September.” Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total request to $16 billion 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z “If you own land in Lahaina, do not sign anything for FEMA,” a woman says on a video circulating widely on social media. FACT FOCUS: Online posts spread misinformation about FEMA aid following Maui wildfires 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z The Biden administration will seek an additional $4 billion, bringing the total to $16 billion, in funding for FEMA’s disaster relief fund to address natural disasters as part of its supplemental funding request. Still reeling from flooding, some in Vermont say something better must come out of losing everything 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z FEMA’s funding restrictions will remain in place until Congress replenishes the disaster fund by approving either a fiscal 2024 budget or special funding for FEMA. Congressional Budget Turmoil Stops FEMA from Doling out $8 Billion 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Roughly 4,400 Hawaii fire survivors have applied for so-called critical need assistance as of Wednesday afternoon, according to Jeremy M. Edwards, press secretary for FEMA. FEMA has paid out nearly $4 million to Maui survivors, a figure expected to grow significantly 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z “You know, what happened with FEMA? How did you handle your insurance? What did you do with your kids right away?” From Paradise to Lahaina: Camp fire survivors offer solace and advice in wake of Maui fire 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z More than 2,000 structures were damaged or destroyed and more than 2,700 structures exposed, Moody's said in a report, citing estimates from The Pacific Disaster Center and FEMA. Insured losses from Maui wildfires at least $1 bln - Moody's 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z More than 3,000 people have registered for federal assistance, according to FEMA, and that number was expected to grow. Scores more people could be found dead following Maui wildfires, Hawaii governor warns 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z FEMA’s withholding does not automatically prevent states, territories and localities from starting reconstruction projects. Congressional Budget Turmoil Stops FEMA from Doling out $8 Billion 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z “FEMA is committed to ensuring all disaster survivors receive every dollar of disaster assistance for which they are legally eligible,” he said. FEMA has paid out nearly $4 million to Maui survivors, a figure expected to grow significantly 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z “Our entire emergency response team, including the Hawai‘i National Guard has mobilized and is being supported by FEMA.” Biden sends military to help with brutal Hawaii wildfires. Follow live updates 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z According to FEMA, there was a less than 1 percent chance of "extreme" flooding like this occurring in that region of Alaska. Alaska's capital Juneau is flooded out by melting glaciers 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Increasing the capacity of drainage systems is expensive and “may take decades,” FEMA’s reports say. City Sewers Can’t Handle Climate Change’s Intense Rains 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z “FEMA has not yet closed the event and additional counties are still being declared,” Moreno said, adding that a similarly detailed list of damaged parks will become available once the event is closed. Record wet winter inflicted more than $210 million in damage to California parks 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Several factors are causing the financial problems: enormous costs from storm damages since 2020 including Hurricane Ian in September, a shaky insurance industry and unprecedented disaster spending by FEMA. This Hurricane Season May See a Key FEMA Disaster Fund Run Out of Money 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The King County Regional Homelessness Authority has said it hopes to hire a third-party consultant to conduct a full audit of the situation and possibly refer the incident to FEMA’s oversight office. Agency gets $6M from state to take over failed hotel shelter program 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Dones said the authority is considering referring the incident to FEMA’s oversight office. After financial collapse of shelter, homelessness authority scrambles for housing 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z FEMA’s new reports urge New York City to require or encourage the installation of water sensors in basement apartments that warn residents and emergency response personnel when water levels become dangerous. City Sewers Can’t Handle Climate Change’s Intense Rains 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z “FEMA is supposed to be implementing resiliency. We can’t let the government just dole out this money and take us back to where we were before.” FEMA sued over using disaster funds to rebuild Puerto Rico’s power grid 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z FEMA’s latest monthly report shows the fund reaching a deficit of $159 million in August and $6.3 billion in September unless Congress replenishes the account. This Hurricane Season May See a Key FEMA Disaster Fund Run Out of Money 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z But officials are first seeking more contractors to be trained to do the retrofits based on FEMA’s plans. The hidden flaw in California homes that can cause earthquake destruction 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z FEMA, in its response, said it believed the money was spent “in accordance” with the program’s goals. Inspector general dings DHS over money spent on migrant welcome program 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z FEMA’s plan is part of the Biden administration’s “Buy Clean Initiative” that uses the federal government’s vast purchasing power to spur the development of U.S.-made lower-carbon construction materials. FEMA Will Give Extra Money to States for Low-Carbon Rebuilding after Disasters 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The concern with sending a request that doesn’t meet FEMA’s disaster thresholds, he said, is that while the federal government deliberates — which could take weeks or months — other avenues of financial support are unavailable. Why is Pajaro not deemed a FEMA disaster after massive flooding from California storms? 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z FEMA’s action came in response to the severe winter storms that caused floods, landslides and mudslides between Dec. 27 and Jan. 31. Newsom, IRS give Californians until October to file tax returns 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z The former president repeatedly criticized President Joe Biden for not visiting the area and claimed credit for FEMA's intervention this week. “He should be apologizing”: Critics call out Trump’s lie to East Palestine residents 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z “FEMA and the State of Ohio have been in constant contact regarding emergency operations in East Palestine. U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA have been working together since day one,” DeWine said. Buttigieg calls for higher maximum fines for railroad safety breaches 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The Census Bureau’s data shows that people were displaced by disasters in every state in 2022, including 29 states that did not have a major disaster involving FEMA. Disasters displaced More Than 3 Million Americans in 2022 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, requires homeowners with federally-underwritten mortgages to buy flood insurance if they are in what it designates as "special flood hazard areas." California’s storms are almost over. Its reckoning with flood insurance is about to begin 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z “We need a real leadership moment from FEMA,” he said. NYC mayor visits Texas border, blasts feds’ migrant response 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Renters do have the option of applying for FEMA’s National Flood Insurance program. Did your apartment flood? Renters insurance is unlikely to help you 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z That’s why the team deployed under the control of FEMA, a civilian nonmilitary agency, he said. Why the U.S. is enlisting a spy agency during hurricanes 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z US president Joe Biden declared a state of emergency for California on Monday, which allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA, to provide disaster relief. California weather: State braces for more storms after 12 killed 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z First Street Foundation, a nonprofit that models flood risk, found there are 5.9 million property owners nationwide who face substantial flood risk outside FEMA's official hazard areas. California’s storms are almost over. Its reckoning with flood insurance is about to begin 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z But communities of color are less likely to receive disaster relief, according to FEMA’s 2020 National Advisory Council report. Flooding a growing problem in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Jump said he recently learned from a fellow emergency management peer that his department could use FEMA’s online wireless alerting tool called the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System. A dangerous side of America’s digital divide: Who receives emergency alerts 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z I signed up for Twitter in 2010 at an emergency preparedness conference in Seattle sponsored by local government recipients of FEMA’s Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program. In praise of a music critic who knows his history 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z FEMA's first response is to turn people down. J.D. Vance "misrepresented everything" and "leaves out" women 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z FEMA's California maps, most of which were last updated in the 1980s and early 90s, if not before, leave out about 80 percent of the state's rivers and streams. California’s storms are almost over. Its reckoning with flood insurance is about to begin 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z In the waning days of the Trump administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, launched a new resilience grant program. How sunken basketball courts could protect New Yorkers from the next Superstorm Sandy 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z FEMA’s approval rate for emergency aid over the past 20 years is 44.5 percent, the analysis shows. FEMA Avoids Past Pitfalls by Rushing Storm Aid to Puerto Rico 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z After major flooding in Louisiana in 2016, for example, the average payment to a flood insurance policyholder was $86,500, according to FEMA. Hurricane Ian floods leave mess, insurance questions behind 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z With FEMA, he said, “you either qualify for certain types of individual assistance or you don’t,” adding that private organizations “are a little bit more nimble with how they help people.” Governor’s Wife Has High-Profile Role After Florida Hurricane 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Experts attribute this in large part to premium costs, and particularly to an increase in insurance rates that occurred starting October 2021 under FEMA's new pricing methodology called Risk Rating 2.0. California’s storms are almost over. Its reckoning with flood insurance is about to begin 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z “We were very fortunate to have good coordination with the White House and with FEMA.” Biden, DeSantis meet in Florida, pledging bipartisanship on Ian relief 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z “FEMA has put equity and accessibility at the center of our mission.” FEMA Avoids Past Pitfalls by Rushing Storm Aid to Puerto Rico 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z As they picked up basic supplies, a constant refrain was, “Where’s FEMA?” In Hurricane’s Wake, Southwest Florida Residents Demand More Federal Help 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z “I registered with FEMA; they said an adjuster would be out. He called me this week and I have to tell him you can’t get on the island,” said a frustrated Parmer, 68. Biden, FEMA head to Florida as survivors scramble for federal aid 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z "FEMA was very opaque. The numbers they gave were limited, so it's hard to track," said Nicholas Pinter, a professor and associate director of the Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California, Davis. California’s storms are almost over. Its reckoning with flood insurance is about to begin 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z “We appreciate it. I think FEMA’s worked very well with the state and local.” Biden to focus on hurricane victims in Florida, not politics 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The diocese is working with Catholic Charities to set up distribution centers for donations as well as supplies provided by FEMA. Hurricane Ian shakes SW Florida’s faith but can’t destroy it 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z “They said that within 20 days they may be able to put me up somewhere,” Delaney said, referring to FEMA. Florida faced a housing crisis. Ian has made it worse. 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z “We’re trying to get a hotel from FEMA, but we really didn’t get too far on that,” Silva said as she left the shelter. Biden, FEMA head to Florida as survivors scramble for federal aid 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z “FEMA Individual Assistance is already available to all Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian, regardless of race or background.” White House defends VP over calls for hurricane aid ‘equity’ 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z This weekend, after traveling with FEMA’s administrator, Deanne Criswell, the governor called her “very supportive” and said state and federal officials were working well together. Credit Suisse Takes a Hit Over Investor Fears 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Since Ms. Criswell began leading FEMA, she tends to visit disaster sites multiple times to ensure that the community is getting what it needs from the federal government. FEMA Chief ‘Adds a Human Touch’ to Disaster Response 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Thursday’s report put a fine point on the matter, with investigators finding problems inside Homeland Security — which oversees FEMA. Hundreds of DHS employees took pandemic unemployment aid even though they were working: Audit 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z “That will allow individual Floridians to seek individual assistance from FEMA,” Mr. DeSantis said. DeSantis says he told Biden that federal aid is needed for additional Florida counties 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Sen. Rick Scott, Florida Republican, said in an interview on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday that “FEMA has to be colorblind” in response to Ms. Harris’ remarks. White House defends VP over calls for hurricane aid ‘equity’ 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z “FEMA is integrated in what we are doing,” Mr. DeSantis said. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces catastrophic Hurricane Ian as the political world watches 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Without lavishing praise on FEMA, Mr. DeSantis has acknowledged how well the preparations for the storm have been. FEMA Chief ‘Adds a Human Touch’ to Disaster Response 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z The audit said “FEMA overly relied” on the existing unemployment system, which had serious weaknesses. Hundreds of DHS employees took pandemic unemployment aid even though they were working: Audit 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z She said FEMA’s biggest concern is storm surge, or an abnormal rise in waters far above tide levels. FEMA chief warns Floridians not to underestimate Hurricane Ian 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z It took time for FEMA, Puerto Rico’s recovery office and the fiscal oversight board managing the commonwealth’s finances to develop cash flow solutions. Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico as a Category 1 storm. Flooding still wrought havoc. 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden also declared an emergency, authorizing the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, to coordinate disaster relief and provide assistance to protect lives and property. Florida monitors a growing Tropical Storm Ian in Caribbean 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Still, Ms. Criswell faces enormous challenges to reform policies within FEMA. FEMA Chief ‘Adds a Human Touch’ to Disaster Response 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z “FEMA’s policies did not require SWAs to implement controls to prevent fraud from occurring; instead, they focused on detecting fraud after the fraudulent activity already occurred,” the audit said. Hundreds of DHS employees took pandemic unemployment aid even though they were working: Audit 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z “We are much better positioned today than we were before Maria,” Keith Turi, FEMA’s assistant administrator for recovery, said in an interview. FEMA tells a skeptical Puerto Rico that this time won’t be like Hurricane Maria 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Mr. Currie disclosed the figures in testimony last week before a House subcommittee regarding FEMA’s work in Puerto Rico since Irma and Maria. Three Reasons Puerto Rico Is in the Dark 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z However, he also cited a long list of federal agencies that will be required as recovery begins, including the U.S. military and FEMA. In Recovery After Storm, Alaska Faces Hard Days Ahead 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Research also shows that FEMA, the government agency responsible for helping Americans recover from disasters, has often helped white disaster victims more than people of color, even when the amount of damage is the same. At 75, the Father of Environmental Justice Meets the Moment 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z When the Times contacted FEMA, it referred questions to the White House, which didn’t respond to The Times for this story. Biden asks for more money to transport illegal immigrants 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z FEMA’s chief, Deanne Criswell, traveled to the big island on Tuesday to assess the impact, and she said the agency plans to send hundreds of additional staffers to help with the recovery. FEMA tells a skeptical Puerto Rico that this time won’t be like Hurricane Maria 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Local officials in some parts of Puerto Rico don’t have the experience or understanding of federal regulations to manage FEMA’s grant programs, Mr. Currie said. Three Reasons Puerto Rico Is in the Dark 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Virgin Islands, with almost $5 billion of those dollars coming from FEMA, with a large portion of disaster relief funds being directed to rebuild the energy grid. Lawmakers sound alarm about taxpayer dollars going to Chinese solar panels made with slave labor 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Leaders of both parties in Kentucky have criticized FEMA’s handling of the disaster. McConnell says he’s unsatisfied with federal flood response 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z She was hoping a friend would take her to the courthouse to obtain documents requested by FEMA. One month later, Kentucky flood evacuees weigh cloudy future 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Dasha Castillo, a spokesperson for FEMA, said residents who already applied for wildfire disaster assistance just need to update their original application to include flooding or other damage. Record-setting wildfire in New Mexico declared contained 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z FEMA’s financial emergency kit has an exhaustive check list of what to gather and protect, along with a 41-page emergency financial first-aid kit that can be filled out online and stored in a secure place. Preparing Financially, Before the Storm Hits 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z While there was plenty of blame to go around—at the city, state, and national levels—FEMA and the Bush administration got the lion’s share. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z Lawmakers from the beleaguered region have stressed the importance of FEMA’s role. McConnell says he’s unsatisfied with federal flood response 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Beshear was more upbeat Thursday in his updated assessment of FEMA’s response, while stressing that the state is closely monitoring the agency’s handling of relief requests. Beshear cites progress in FEMA response to Kentucky flooding 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Beshear said Thursday he didn’t yet have figures from eastern Kentucky reflecting the percentage of applications for aid being denied by FEMA. Governor says FEMA denying too many requests for assistance 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Flood insurance costs an average of about $1,000 a year through FEMA. Almost No One in Kentucky Has Flood Insurance, Hindering Recovery 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z “This is what FEMA’s supposed to be there for,” the governor said. Beshear: FEMA has to ‘get it right’ in response to flooding 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z A coalition of local charitable groups has been working to feed and shelter the migrants, aided by a $1 million grant from FEMA. Pentagon denies D.C. request for National Guard migrant help 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Mr. Fenton, who oversees the American West for FEMA, has managed responses to natural disasters, disease outbreaks and humanitarian operations and twice served as the agency’s acting administrator. Biden Names White House Coordinator for Monkeypox 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z Harris will visit the National Hurricane Center for a briefing by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and FEMA. Harris to announce $1B to states for floods, extreme heat 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z FEMA’s National Risk Index rates each of the 10 counties as having a “relatively low” or “relatively moderate” risk of riverine flooding. Almost No One in Kentucky Has Flood Insurance, Hindering Recovery 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z The governor has plenty of experience dealing with FEMA. Beshear: FEMA has to ‘get it right’ in response to flooding 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z A dozen shelters were open for flood victims in Kentucky with 388 occupants on Sunday, according to FEMA. Death toll in Kentucky hits 26 amid renewed flood threat 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z After a disaster, the two agencies chiefly responsible for helping victims are FEMA, which focuses on emergency shelter and limited home repairs, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which funds long-term rebuilding. How the Government Is Failing Americans Uprooted by Calamity 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden announced last month that the administration will spend $2.3 billion to help communities cope with soaring temperatures through programs administered by FEMA, the Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies. Harris to announce $1B to states for floods, extreme heat 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z But Maurstad said FEMA’s mission is different from the private sector. FEMA report: Flood insurance hikes will drive 1M from market 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden is also allocating $2.3 billion to communities across the country through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program to combat natural disasters. Biden unveils executive action on climate change but stops far short of declaring national emergency 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z It called on FEMA’s administrator to modify the agency’s operating procedures to comply with longstanding policy. Report: FEMA reimbursed ineligible COVID-19 funeral expenses 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z “FEMA is putting millions of taxpayer dollars at an elevated risk of waste and abuse by reimbursing funeral expenses identified as ineligible by its own policies,” the audit concluded. FEMA’s floral snafu: Feds use COVID money to buy flowers, food for pandemic funerals 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z FEMA’s ratings mark a new federal effort to analyze and highlight a key element of climate protection that has been overlooked. Most States Are Failing on Building Codes, FEMA Says 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z That means about 3 percent of the 65,000 policyholders in Maryland will pay at least $120 more per year in premiums, according to FEMA. When waters keep rising and rising in Maryland 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z Another 1,600 trailers were deployed for Hurricane Ida’s displaced households, Howard said, and Louisiana has set out more than 4,400 RV trailers for Ida’s victims under a test program paid for by FEMA. Hurricane-force winds, tornadoes in forecast for Texas 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z “FEMA is putting millions of taxpayer dollars at an elevated risk of waste and abuse by reimbursing funeral expenses identified as ineligible by its own policies,” the inspector general’s report said. Report: FEMA reimbursed ineligible COVID-19 funeral expenses 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Besides, the scale of death from this emergency outstrips any previous funeral assistance demands, said Cynthia Spishak, associate administrator at FEMA’s Office of Policy and Program Analysis. FEMA’s floral snafu: Feds use COVID money to buy flowers, food for pandemic funerals 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z The large number of low scores in FEMA’s latest ratings shows the pressure that state officials face to refrain from updating their building codes amid concern that stringent new standards could increase building costs. Most States Are Failing on Building Codes, FEMA Says 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z The average amount awarded per death is $6,500, according to FEMA. US funeral assistance for COVID tops $2B, more eligible 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z The White House bases its decision on a recommendation from FEMA, representatives said. These wildfire survivors say FEMA did little to help those who lost homes 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Applicants can smooth the process by having all the required paperwork ready when they apply, which begins with a phone call to FEMA. The Last Pandemic Aid Anybody Wants to Need 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z "Studies show poverty is the single most important factor related to unintentional injuries in children," according to FEMA. Flammable and deadly: America's unknown housing crisis speaks to larger problems 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z FEMA’s ratings differ from an analysis last year by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, a nonprofit research group funded by the insurance industry that studies disaster safety. Most States Are Failing on Building Codes, FEMA Says 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z After the hearing, the full committee approved legislation to improve FEMA’s case management services. New FEMA program would place homeless disaster survivors in apartments instead of trailer parks 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z “There are certain factors that say you’re more likely to be approved, like socioeconomics, disability status and the proportion of elderly and children. But then it’s totally contradicted by FEMA’s past practice.” These wildfire survivors say FEMA did little to help those who lost homes 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Bopp had to call the abbey and eventually coordinated a conference call with its business manager and FEMA. The Last Pandemic Aid Anybody Wants to Need 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z The first RV trailers were set out in mid-October, two weeks after FEMA’s approval, he said. Ida victims move from tent camps to trailers 4 months later 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Right now, the federal government responds to disasters with FEMA's muscle. December’s tornadoes show a country desperately in need of disaster reform 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z “FEMA is deploying hundreds of ambulances and EMS crews to transport patients.” Pandemic battle is now primarily a state-level fight, Biden tells governors 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z A second bill he authored would establish an Office of Civil Rights, Equity, and Inclusion within FEMA, in a bid to improve the quality of disaster assistance for marginalized and underserved communities. These wildfire survivors say FEMA did little to help those who lost homes 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Jaclyn Rothenberg, FEMA’s director of public affairs, acknowledged that some families have hit stumbling blocks but said the government agency is responsible for doing its due diligence. The Last Pandemic Aid Anybody Wants to Need 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z In addition to tent camps, some lived in hotel rooms paid for by FEMA. Ida victims move from tent camps to trailers 4 months later 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Three months after the disaster occured, Greensburg had published a long-term community recovery plan in collaboration with its county and FEMA. December’s tornadoes show a country desperately in need of disaster reform 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z After all required documents are received and verified, it typically takes fewer than 30 days to determine if an individual is eligible, according to FEMA. Federal program offers cash to cover COVID-19 funeral costs 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z In the wake of hurricanes, floods, and other disaster events, most Americans know that you can apply for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as FEMA. Who gets help after a hurricane or flood? FEMA will start tracking it by race 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z A separate GAO report found FEMA’s flood maps do not reflect the latest climate science or key flood hazards such as heavy rainfall. Flood insurance costs rise in areas once deemed lower risk 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z “This process of bringing in units is complicated, it’s complex, it takes time,” said Keith Turi, assistant administrator of recovery at FEMA. Three Months After Hurricane Ida, Residents Are Still Waiting for FEMA Housing 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z The project is in line to get $50 million from FEMA. Billions for Climate Protection Fuel New Debate: Who Deserves It Most 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z In a study published in Science Advances in 2019, Siders and other researchers found that FEMA’s buyout program was more likely to help wealthier, more densely populated counties. Communities consider ‘managed retreat’ from climate change 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z She is expected to testify that rather than dismantling racial segregation, FEMA's aid and other federal rebuilding efforts "tend to entrench racial disparities." Who gets help after a hurricane or flood? FEMA will start tracking it by race 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Raising rates and having more people opt for coverage also matters for the financial health of FEMA’s flood insurance program, which is $20.5 billion in debt. Flood insurance costs rise in areas once deemed lower risk 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z “FEMA doesn’t want to be in the business of housing,” Ms. Schoeman said. Three Months After Hurricane Ida, Residents Are Still Waiting for FEMA Housing 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z The city was anticipating it would “receive up to $28 million in state funding through the county of Los Angeles to partially fund the Project Roomkey costs not reimbursed by FEMA,” according to city documents. Influx of federal money will let L.A. continue to use hotels to house homeless people 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z According to FEMA, the Climate Adaption Steering Group is focused on developing a unified agency approach to address the impacts of climate change across all agency programs and operations. FEMA announces disaster assistance, adaptation initiatives to advance climate change resilience 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z FEMA's criteria for receiving aid, Yentel says, leaves many low-income survivors, who tend to be people of color, "at increased risk of displacement, eviction, and, in worst cases, homelessness." Who gets help after a hurricane or flood? FEMA will start tracking it by race 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z For new policy holders, FEMA’s new rates took effect in October. Flood insurance costs rise in areas once deemed lower risk 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Plus, they can be used for only six months under the state’s current agreement with FEMA. Three Months After Hurricane Ida, Residents Are Still Waiting for FEMA Housing 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Not only do individual white Americans often receive more aid from FEMA, so do the communities in which they live, according to several recent studies based on federal data. FEMA Says It’s Still Working to Fix Racial Disparities in Disaster Aid 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z FEMA's environmental assessment only considers rebuilding and hardening the existing grid, and does not mention renewable energy. FEMA ignores Puerto Rico's once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a clean energy grid 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z The analysis revealed that 14 million U.S. homes are at high risk of flooding; FEMA’s old map only identified 8 million at high risk. News at a glance: A telescope’s namesake questioned, flood-risk maps, and an extinct woodpecker 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z An additional 2 million homes across the country will fall into the risk group within 30 years as the climate changes, according to First Street Foundation, which developed the new flood-risk rating for FEMA. The price of living near the shore is already high. It’s about to go through the roof 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z FEMA’s shift away from direct housing began after Hurricane Katrina, when trailers used to house the displaced were found to have high levels of formaldehyde. Three Months After Hurricane Ida, Residents Are Still Waiting for FEMA Housing 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Based on FEMA’s response to its advisory panel, she added, “It really just sounds to me like they’re still working on it.” FEMA Says It’s Still Working to Fix Racial Disparities in Disaster Aid 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z In our view, FEMA's actions don't support those goals. FEMA ignores Puerto Rico's once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a clean energy grid 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Another 2 million homes across the country will fall into the risk group within 30 years as the climate changes, according to First Street Foundation, which developed the new flood-risk rating used by FEMA. The price of living near the shore is already high. It’s about to go through the roof. 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Homeowners can also visit FEMA’s floodsmart.gov site for general information about the program, what it covers and how to purchase insurance. EXPLAINER: Flood insurance revamp aims for fairer rates 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z But state and local governments have had difficulty standing up temporary housing programs that would comply with FEMA’s often complex reimbursement policies. Three Months After Hurricane Ida, Residents Are Still Waiting for FEMA Housing 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z But academics who study racial disparities in FEMA’s programs said the response showed an agency still trying to figure out how to respond to growing criticism. FEMA Says It’s Still Working to Fix Racial Disparities in Disaster Aid 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z FEMA, which administers the funds, has allocated $9.4 billion for rebuilding Puerto Rico's electricity system and will start approving projects after it receives more details explaining how the work will be performed. FEMA ignores Puerto Rico's once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a clean energy grid 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z When First Street launched its new technological tool in June 2020, it discovered 6 million new at-risk properties that FEMA’s outdated models had missed. The price of living near the shore is already high. It’s about to go through the roof. 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Rates for the rest will stay about the same or go up, according to FEMA. EXPLAINER: Flood insurance revamp aims for fairer rates 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z But for many local governments, especially smaller ones on limited budgets, this sort of planning isn’t a priority and often conflicts with FEMA’s approach. Three Months After Hurricane Ida, Residents Are Still Waiting for FEMA Housing 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z “When we see FEMA’s actions, we will see to what extent we are collectively moving toward a government that is serving all of its people.” FEMA Says It’s Still Working to Fix Racial Disparities in Disaster Aid 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z "This program will focus on the most heavily impacted parishes, providing some immediate sheltering assistance until FEMA’s Direct Housing program is fully underway," the statement continued. Hurricane Ida recovery: Louisiana local leaders say FEMA ‘missing in action’ as parish pleads for help 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z The idea, Eby said, was to create one nationally available flood model “with a high enough resolution that we can calculate statistics for each individual home, well beyond FEMA’s capabilities.” The price of living near the shore is already high. It’s about to go through the roof. 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z He says FEMA’s old approach hid the true cost of flooding. EXPLAINER: Flood insurance revamp aims for fairer rates 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Until now, FEMA, which runs the program, has priced flood insurance based largely on whether a home is inside the so-called 100-year flood plain, land expected to flood during a major storm. The Cost of Insuring Expensive Waterfront Homes Is About to Skyrocket 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z FEMA’s response noted few tangible policy changes so far to address racial equity. FEMA Says It’s Still Working to Fix Racial Disparities in Disaster Aid 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z "I haven't seen no help at all yet, applied for FEMA, I haven't seen anything yet. But I'm feeling it’s coming." Hurricane Ida recovery: Louisiana local leaders say FEMA ‘missing in action’ as parish pleads for help 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z First Street never worked directly with FEMA, but it presented its model to the agency’s technical committee shortly before the agency made plans to implement Risk Rating 2.0. The price of living near the shore is already high. It’s about to go through the roof. 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Thus far, about $10 million in flood insurance claims has been paid out in New Jersey to 6,000 policy holders, according to FEMA. After Northeast flooding, insurance woes swamp residents 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z But insurance brokers are able to see those costs for individual homes, and they are far greater than the initial increases discussed by FEMA. The Cost of Insuring Expensive Waterfront Homes Is About to Skyrocket 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Justin Knighten, FEMA’s director of external affairs and a member of the agency’s working group on equity, said the agency had taken steps that weren’t mentioned in the document. FEMA Says It’s Still Working to Fix Racial Disparities in Disaster Aid 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z FEMA’s flood maps are crucial documents that help local officials steer development away from flood-prone areas—but the maps become inaccurate in just a few years as development changes flood patterns. Democrats Seek ‘Historic’ Changes to U.S. Flood Program 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z He keeps studying FEMA’s flood maps for the area, hoping for a break. The price of living near the shore is already high. It’s about to go through the roof. 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z FEMA's own National Advisory Council Report found that the agency does not meet the equity requirements of federal disaster recovery or civil rights laws. Biden's racial justice agenda must be central to post-Ida disaster recovery 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z The rate hikes around Tampa Bay are unusual, according to FEMA. The Cost of Insuring Expensive Waterfront Homes Is About to Skyrocket 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z You can search FEMA’s disaster website to see if your area qualifies. Flood Damage From Ida? Your Homeowner’s Policy Probably Won’t Cover That. 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, once offered up to 5,000 Johnson & Johnson shots a day at its Orlando site alone, no appointment needed. Once all the rage, the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has all but disappeared 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z They lacked any means of transportation to a gas station, and without working cellphone service, they said they were unable to apply for help from FEMA. Residents in Ida-battered southeastern Louisiana brace for weeks without power 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z Answers will begin to emerge once officials wrap up the assessment that will enable federal aid to pour in, Jason Wind, FEMA’s acting Region 2 deputy, said in a news conference Friday. Northeast officials vow to make changes after nearly 50 storm-related deaths in Ida’s wake 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z “For the first time, our policyholder premiums will be based on their individual risk,” said David Maurstad, who runs the flood insurance program at FEMA. The Cost of Insuring Expensive Waterfront Homes Is About to Skyrocket 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Buyouts protect people by getting them out of homes likely to flood, said David Maurstad, head of insurance and mitigation at FEMA. Climate Change Is Bankrupting America’s Small Towns 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Tellingly, Realtor.com relies on First Street, not FEMA, when explaining flood risk to potential home buyers. Opinion | Good flood maps can save lives. Too bad ours are dangerously outdated. 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z “As recently documented by The Washington Post, FEMA’s regulations and procedures regarding property title have tended to have unfortunate disparate effects on Black homeowners,” the senators wrote. FEMA changes policy that kept thousands of Black families from receiving disaster aid 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z “But these people don’t have anything. Where is FEMA?” Desperation grows as New Orleans residents struggle to recover from Ida 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z “We are concerned about the burden of potential double-digit rate hikes on our constituents by FEMA’s untested pricing methodology,” the letter read, calling that burden “too much for them to bear.” The Cost of Insuring Expensive Waterfront Homes Is About to Skyrocket 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z FEMA’s rules require that no new homes be constructed on that property, taking it off the real estate tax rolls. Climate Change Is Bankrupting America’s Small Towns 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z FEMA’s online flood map shows Waverly schools in a high-risk flood zone. When the flash flood came, this Tennessee school was overwhelmed 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z On Thursday, lawmakers welcomed FEMA’s policy reversal, but said they would continue to push to codify the change in law. FEMA changes policy that kept thousands of Black families from receiving disaster aid 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z As a result, they increasingly turn to FEMA, which ends up with fewer resources to spare when a major catastrophe does occur. Fix Disaster Response Now 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z He rejected FEMA’s argument that higher insurance costs would serve to alert people to the risks they face. The Cost of Insuring Expensive Waterfront Homes Is About to Skyrocket 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z A spokeswoman for FEMA, Jaclyn Rothenberg, said the agency prioritized which areas to update first, and the onus was on local officials to seek new maps. How Government Decisions Left Tennessee Exposed to Deadly Flooding 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z While FEMA’s immediate relief services are available to everyone, aid programs funded through the federal government are only available to those with a Social Security number, Martín said. How to prepare for an earthquake or other disaster on a budget 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z As a side effect of the government channeling that Covid assistance through FEMA, the agency was able to count the rush of new money toward its formula for hazard mitigation grants. Biden Announces Record Amount of Climate Resilience Funding 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z To remedy this disparity, FEMA, as well as state and local emergency management agencies, cannot rely solely on cost-benefit analyses to determine what projects to fund, because these weigh in favor of more expensive properties. Fix Disaster Response Now 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Here are some questions and answers about funerals and FEMA’s aid program: FEMA Can Help With Covid-19 Funeral Costs. Here’s What to Know. 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z And her office doesn’t have the authority to customize the phrasing in those alerts, Ms. Hurley said, which she said were standard messages agreed to by the National Weather Service and FEMA. How Government Decisions Left Tennessee Exposed to Deadly Flooding 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z He was referring to FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue task force, which has teams in several states, including Florida. Miami high rise collapse: Around-the-clock rescue effort continues as federal team preps for investigation 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z She struggled to send letters to the agency because FEMA’s website requires that applicants convert Microsoft Word files into PDFs, and she didn’t know how. FEMA pressed on historically high rejection rates for disaster survivors 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z “For administrative purposes, dealing with FEMA, we need it. . . . We will be looking for every available way to continue to receive our federal reimbursements but turn off the health emergency.” As covid cases continue to drop, D.C. area officials consider lifting states of emergency 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z According to FEMA’s website, no online applications will be accepted. FEMA Can Help With Covid-19 Funeral Costs. Here’s What to Know. 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z The number of properties threatened by flooding in Hickman County, based on First Street’s data, is five times as high as what FEMA’s maps show. How Government Decisions Left Tennessee Exposed to Deadly Flooding 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z FEMA’s website says current policyholders should be able to contact their insurers for information starting Aug. 1. With Start of Hurricane Season, It’s Time to Consider Flood Insurance 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z “FEMA has been a stealth agency that doesn’t want to share information,” Espaillat said. FEMA pressed on historically high rejection rates for disaster survivors 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z “We are advancing this work,” said Justin Knighten, FEMA’s director of external affairs, adding that the agency is working on a comprehensive public response. As Warming Fuels Disasters, Relief Often Favors White People 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z When Fugate ran FEMA, from 2009 to 2017, he said, “we saw that rates for inland residents tended to be higher to offset the rates for coastal residents. Inland residents were subsidizing coastal residents.” Poor Homeowners Will Pay Less after Flood Insurance Overhaul 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z Biden’s budget also endorses FEMA’s controversial plan to restructure its National Flood Insurance Program so that insurance premiums better reflect each property’s risk of being flooded. Biden Budget Includes Plan to Help Poor Buy Flood Insurance 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z More money for disaster resilience programs will mean more administrative work for FEMA. Biden Doubles FEMA Program to Prepare for Natural Disasters 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z A current manager at FEMA, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak to the press, said he has never seen staff stretched thinner. Facing Hurricane and Wildfire Seasons, FEMA Is Already Worn Out 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z That success rate suggests that FEMA’s awards are too low, putting the onus on disaster survivors to fight for more, Mr. May said. As Warming Fuels Disasters, Relief Often Favors White People 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z Assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Freeman and a team of Argonne researchers analyzed 127 studies of evacuation strategies and summarized their findings in a report published recently by FEMA. Fear Is the Key to Convincing Residents to Evacuate before a Storm 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z “FEMA was going around and shutting down church efforts,” Johnson said. Pastor of disaster: Minister weathered tornado, hurricane 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z Here’s who qualifies and how to get assistance from FEMA. FEMA can help cover funeral costs for people who lost loved ones to COVID-19 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z “FEMA’s work force is its most valuable resource,” Ms. Criswell answered. Facing Hurricane and Wildfire Seasons, FEMA Is Already Worn Out 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z The racial disparities in FEMA’s disaster assistance present a test for President Biden, who has made fighting both racial inequality and climate change central themes of his administration. As Warming Fuels Disasters, Relief Often Favors White People 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z Virginia’s decision to send the alert Monday morning at 10 was made by the state’s Emergency Management Team and approved by FEMA, state officials said. Virginia’s emergency alert on coronavirus vaccine availability startles some 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z If you did not initiate a call to FEMA, do not disclose any information about yourself or the deceased relative, including confirming a name, birth date or Social Security number. Perspective | A new FEMA program offers up to $9,000 to help with covid-19 funerals. Scammers see an opportunity. 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z That continues a trend of flood damage occurring in supposedly low-risk areas’and raises concerns about both the accuracy of FEMA’s flood maps and climate change making flooding more widespread and less predictable. Floods Are Increasing in Supposedly Low-risk Areas 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z According to FEMA, applicants must be “a U.S. citizen, noncitizen national, or qualified alien” who paid for funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020. Biden administration to launch massive funeral assistance program for covid victims 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z The Government Accountability Office is looking at FEMA’s actions “to ensure more equitable outcomes” in its disaster programs. As Warming Fuels Disasters, Relief Often Favors White People 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z They stepped in to fill a void left by the government’s failures, Wong said, and ended up acting as a “shadow FEMA.” How sewing masks for the vulnerable stitched together an empowering Facebook community 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z FEMA’s sites are staffed by federal workers and are selected based on population size and “high social vulnerability,” a measure of race and poverty. Pr. George’s County to host first FEMA-operated vaccination site in Maryland 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z “We are grateful to the White House, FEMA, and all of our federal partners for working with us to expand our vaccination campaign in Prince George’s County and across the state,” said Mr. Hogan. Community vaccination center to open in Prince George’s County 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z Paul Ford, acting regional administrator for FEMA, said Connecticut was the first to get a mobile unit because it provided a plan for using it over the 60-day period. Mobile vaccine clinic begins in Bridgeport 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z Not only do individual white Americans often receive more aid from FEMA; so do the communities in which they live, according to several recent studies based on federal data. As Warming Fuels Disasters, Relief Often Favors White People 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z An overall cost for transportation was not discussed, but Pima County officials said they would seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. Arizona town declares state of emergency over migrant arrivals 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z FEMA’s acting administrator said last week that the District would not receive a mass vaccination site because of its relatively small population. Pr. George’s County to host first FEMA-operated vaccination site in Maryland 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z The March 14 front-page article “FEMA is deployed to assist at border” exposed the mixed message. Opinion | The emergency at the border starts in Congress 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Senator Schumer’s message for FEMA, he said then, was simple: “Halt. Stop. Stop this plan.” Chuck Schumer Stalls Climate Overhaul of Flood Insurance Program 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z After a disaster, FEMA’s Individual Assistance program offers grants to survivors who do not have insurance, providing as much as $36,000 for home repairs. As Warming Fuels Disasters, Relief Often Favors White People 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z “FEMA’s bread and butter is responding quickly to humanitarian and logistical challenges in response to natural disasters,” she said in a written statement. Yes, there is a rise in child migration. But is there a 'crisis' at the southern border? 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z Katherine Fox, FEMA’s assistant administrator for mitigation, echoed the point while addressing the disaster equity forum in October. FEMA Says It Will Make Disaster Response More Equitable 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z During the first major influx of migrant teens and children in 2014, the Obama administration also deployed FEMA, which helped set up temporary housing and processing stations on military bases. Biden will deploy FEMA to care for teenagers and children crossing border in record numbers 2021-03-13T05:00:00Z During the first major influx of migrant teens and children in 2014, the Obama administration also deployed FEMA, which helped set up temporary shelters and processing stations on military bases. Biden will deploy FEMA to care for teenagers and children crossing border in record numbers 2021-03-13T05:00:00Z Racial disparities also exist in FEMA’s program that purchases and then demolishes damaged homes. As Warming Fuels Disasters, Relief Often Favors White People 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z That’s months ahead of schedule, and we are mobilizing thousands of vaccinators to put the vaccines in one’s arm, calling active-duty military, FEMA, retired doctors and nurses, administrators - and to those who administer the shots. Transcript: President Joe Biden on the coronavirus pandemic 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z Chauncia Willis, CEO of the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management and a former disaster manager in Tampa, Fla., is more skeptical about FEMA’s commitment to addressing equity. FEMA Says It Will Make Disaster Response More Equitable 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z That’s on top of other vaccinations being arranged by hospitals and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, in the area. Firefighters, faith leaders team up to vaccinate vulnerable 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z Lucas told the Kansas City Star that he was not trying to circumvent the state by appealing directly to FEMA, but was simply trying to get more vaccine to the people of his city. Mayor asks FEMA for mass vaccination sites in Kansas City 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z “FEMA aid — as currently administered — appears to exacerbate the problem.” As Warming Fuels Disasters, Relief Often Favors White People 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z A fourth mass vaccination site is slated to open in Southern Maryland in March at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf with support from FEMA. Hogan looks to new vaccine during stadium site visit 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z “FEMA recognizes and shares concerns about flood insurance affordability,” Mr. Maurstad said, adding that rates for some people would fall under the new system and stay the same for others. Climate Threats Could Mean Big Jumps in Insurance Costs This Year 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z “FEMA is paying for hotel rooms!!! In Texas Call 1-800-745-0243,” the text posts said. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2021-02-19T05:00:00Z General Richardson is the three-star commander of the Army component of the Pentagon’s Northern Command, based in San Antonio, which is playing an important role in providing military assistance to FEMA’s Covid vaccination program. Promotions for Female Generals Were Delayed Over Fears of Trump’s Reaction 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z “FEMA remains a difficult funding source to access with strict guidelines for procurement and contracting,” Will Lemke, a spokesperson for the city of Seattle’s Human Services Department, said in an email. ‘Piecemealing couch pennies’: Government and nonprofits scramble to keep hotels for homeless open with federal funding unclear 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z The assistance was denied because the effects to the individuals affected “was not of such severity and magnitude to warrant the designation,” according to the FEMA. FEMA rejects Malden fire request for individual assistance 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z The vaccine campaign is largely managed by governors, though Mr. Biden is dispatching assistance to some states through FEMA. Pentagon approves 1,000-troop deployment to support COVID-19 vaccine effort 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z She's also been calling for emergency management professionals, including government agencies like FEMA, to put the climate crisis and environmental justice at the forefront of their work. A "disasterologist" talks climate change 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z Lawmakers are likely to address the issue this year as they attempt to overhaul FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program, which sells most of the nation’s flood-insurance policies. Home Sales Need Better Disclosure of Flood Risk, Experts Say 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z FEMA, an agency within the Department of Homeland Security, has already told six states, two territories and Washington, D.C., that it would spend $1 billion on vaccine measures, including community vaccination sites. Pentagon May Send Troops to Assist With Vaccines, Enlarging Federal Role 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z An Arizona native, Jean was an attorney and deputy director of FEMA’s Region 9 office in San Francisco before joining the center. Los Angeles LGBT Center names new leader; longtime chief executive set to retire 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z “It’s a real head-scratcher when you start to look at FEMA’s critical role in making sure that vaccines get to the American people,” Mr. Meadows said on Wednesday. Biden to sign executive order promoting climate change agenda, halt new drilling on federal land 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z Members of Congress from Virginia sent a letter to FEMA’s acting director Tuesday asking for a mass vaccination site in Northern Virginia like those Hogan is setting up in Maryland. As D.C. region sets record for coronavirus deaths, Hogan expands vaccine access in Maryland 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z But sending billions of dollars of new money into FEMA’s disaster programs would go further than simply reinstating Obama-era adaptation policies. New U.S. Strategy Would Quickly Free Billions in Climate Funds 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z But climate scientists say FEMA’s maps shouldn’t be used to predict flooding. Sea-level rise is ‘the hidden threat’ for Anne Arundel waterfront homes 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z She cited it as an example of Mr. Biden’s effort to bring a bigger federal role to the immunization campaign, particularly through FEMA. Biden formally extends COVID-19 travel restrictions on Europe, U.K., Brazil 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z They did not specify how much money would be available from FEMA. Biden says death toll from pandemic likely will top 500,000 next month, says it will take months ‘for us to turn things around’ 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z The centers would be run by FEMA, drastically ramping up the federal government’s role in the pandemic response. As D.C. region sets record for coronavirus deaths, Hogan expands vaccine access in Maryland 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z FEMA’s plan would need to be approved by the White House budget office. New U.S. Strategy Would Quickly Free Billions in Climate Funds 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Real estate agents such as Stansfield use FEMA’s 100-year flood plain maps to determine whether homes are required to have flood insurance, which many interpret to mean they are safe from flooding. Sea-level rise is ‘the hidden threat’ for Anne Arundel waterfront homes 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z States would also be able to tap FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund to help them get schools back open. Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z On Thursday, in addition to receiving an inauguration security briefing at FEMA, the vice president made an unplanned stop to greet National Guard troops stationed on the East Front of the Capitol. The Pretend President: Pence handles tasks declined by Trump in final days 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z Emergency declarations are needed to trigger and keep federal money coming, typically from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. Senate proposal would end COVID-19 emergency decree, rules 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z FEMA’s decision was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. FEMA denies Maryland’s and Virginia’s emergency declaration for security costs 2021-01-18T05:00:00Z Sea levels are even higher now than when FEMA’s Anne Arundel County maps were developed in 2015, he noted, and risks are only increasing. Sea-level rise is ‘the hidden threat’ for Anne Arundel waterfront homes 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z If lawmakers were to pass the legislation, it would cost the state millions of dollars from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, that the state is eligible for with the emergency declaration in place. Lawmakers seek to curb Idaho governor’s emergency authority 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z Chad Wolf, who had been acting homeland security secretary, said Monday he’s stepping down and leaving Pete Gaynor, the head of FEMA, in charge of the department. Cedric Richmond: ‘Irresponsible’ for Senate not to move forward on national security picks 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z Reports are being written and filed with FEMA. Why COVID-19 has left so many hospitals running low on oxygen 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Media relations specialist for FEMA, La-Tanga Hopes, said the homes are expected to arrive in Mill City in three to four weeks, depending on the weather. Construction begins on FEMA housing site for fire victims 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z “Flooding events do not follow lines on a map,” David Maurstad, head of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program, added. Sea-level rise is ‘the hidden threat’ for Anne Arundel waterfront homes 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z While the rankings may seem “counterintuitive,” the degree of risk isn’t just how often a type of natural disaster strikes a place, but how bad the toll would be, according to FEMA’s Mike Grimm. Watch out LA: Feds calculate riskiest, safest places in US 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z The Zulu headquarters was insured by FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program, which, according to the program’s website, is intended to “help reduce the socio-economic impact of floods.” City Hall gets $340K federal grant for Zulu headquarters 2020-12-25T05:00:00Z FEMA’s preparedness report says nothing about climate change—an omission that in previous years has drawn rebuke from scientists and Democrats in Congress. LGBTQ People Are at Higher Risk in Disasters 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z The other program, FEMA’s Direct Lease Program, allows the agency to lease existing “ready-to-occupy” residential property from qualified management companies, including corporate apartments. FEMA looks to provide hurricane victims temporary housing 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z Coreen Farris, the lead author of RAND’s report on FEMA, said the results will provide a baseline for a follow-up survey planned for this spring. Survey finds race- and sex-based harassment ‘common’ at FEMA 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z Some of FEMA’s risk rankings by disaster type seem obvious. Watch out LA: Feds calculate riskiest, safest places in US 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z Some particularly resented FEMA’s decision to assign a disaster declaration for a period beginning on April 29, a date that seemed arbitrary to those who started heading for dry land in March of that year. Recent Missouri editorials 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z In 2000, Frank Thomas, former deputy associate director of FEMA's mitigation directorate, recommended barring flood map changes for developments that use fill. Presto Chango: How flood map revisions allow building in risky areas 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z After distributing the dregs of the Strategic National Stockpile, the federal government focused on procuring whatever supplies it could from corporate medical distributors and the gray market, distributing them through FEMA. Inside the Chaotic, Cutthroat Gray Market for N95 Masks 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z “I have been asking around to health systems all over Wisconsin. I have not found anyone who received hydroxychloroquine from FEMA,” Trapskin said. White House sidestepped FDA to distribute hydroxychloroquine to pharmacies, documents show 2020-11-01T04:00:00Z “The fact that there is a deadline on the Covid Relief Funding puts a ton of pressure on states and counties to get their costs in to FEMA,” Bornemann said. D.C. already got $90 million back from FEMA for fighting covid-19. Its neighbors are far behind. 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z A major disaster declaration provides federal assistance for individuals, infrastructure and emergency and permanent work, according to FEMA’s web site. Trump administration denies California request for more wildfire aid 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z “Units are currently being identified and moved to Louisiana from FEMA’s existing inventory,” the agency said. ‘Waiting for FEMA’: Displaced and distraught, thousands who fled Louisiana hurricanes languish in hotels 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z “FEMA is not able to change the cost-share amount,” the agency responded in a statement. Louisiana officials survey hurricane’s devastation and wonder how much federal aid they can expect 2020-10-11T04:00:00Z “FEMA faced tremendous challenges meeting mission requirements because of the catastrophic nature of Hurricane Maria and multiple, concurrent, nationwide disasters,” the report stated. Report: FEMA fumbled in Puerto Rico after storms Irma, Maria 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z The First Street Foundation’s flood maps, released in June to national acclaim, highlighted the problem with FEMA’s maps by accounting for rain-related flooding. Hurricane Sally’s Major Flooding Exposes Flaws in FEMA Maps 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z “FEMA is just not acting quickly enough,” she said. Laura evacuees protest, cite slow aid response from FEMA 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to help communities recover from major disasters or emergencies, the agency said in a news release. FEMA grants nearly $1.2M for Mt. Juliet tornado recovery 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z They have requested help from FEMA, but Lavergne said she didn’t have a checking account in which to receive federal money. In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Officials noted that Puerto Rico’s government also did not properly keep track of the supplies it received from FEMA, and that the goods were distributed to places including a personal residence. Report: FEMA fumbled in Puerto Rico after storms Irma, Maria 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z In the area hit by Hurricane Sally, nearly 250,000 properties are in First Street’s flood zones but not in FEMA’s flood zones, according to an E&E News analysis of First Street data. Hurricane Sally’s Major Flooding Exposes Flaws in FEMA Maps 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z “FEMA said my house was 34 percent damaged,” she told me. Perspective | Katrina battered Black New Orleans. Then the recovery did it again. 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z In comments to reporters while at FEMA, Trump refused to say if he had watched the cellphone video of Blake’s shooting. Trump's RNC acceptance speech aims to rekindle support for his flagging campaign 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z But FEMA, like the country as a whole, has never faced a year like 2020. Hurricane Laura further strains FEMA in disaster-filled year 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z “FEMA will work with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to implement a system to make this funding available to Washington residents,” the federal agency said in a news release. Washington approved for federal $300 jobless aid boost 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z Montana is the only state so far to choose the $400 option, according to FEMA. $300 Unemployment Benefit: Who Will Get It and When? 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z She first got $9,200 from FEMA, wrote a letter to complain and then received another $10,000. Perspective | Katrina battered Black New Orleans. Then the recovery did it again. 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z Tim Kauffman, a spokesman for the American Federation of Government Employees, said agencies requiring workers to return to their offices include FEMA, other Homeland Security agencies, the Office of Personnel Management and federal courts. Metro ridership increases as agency begins restoring service to pre-pandemic levels 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z FEMA, in a written response to questions about the fund, said the executive order includes a provision that ensures the disaster fund won’t drop below $25 billion. Hurricane Laura further strains FEMA in disaster-filled year 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z That compares with a national rate of about 6 percent for the past seven days, according to Thursday’s coronavirus brief prepared for senior U.S. officials by FEMA. Rhode Island’s successful reopening of child-care programs shows ‘there is a path,’ CDC director says 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z The challenges include reprogramming antiquated state computer systems to handle the new benefit — a factor that caused weeks of delays with the $600 supplement — and dealing with an additional federal agency, FEMA. Unemployment Claims Rise as Rollout of $300 Benefit Lags 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z “We need FEMA, we need additional support from the National Guard, and we need to amplify the stories of what’s happening on the ground here to spark more action from our governor and the administration.” ‘Iowa’s Katrina’: Help is slow to come for storm-battered state, local officials and residents say 2020-08-17T04:00:00Z As recently as December 2016, a government audit found only 42 percent of the flood map miles in FEMA’s inventory were updated and valid. Why climate change is about to make your bad commute worse 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z But members of Congress have expressed concern for months about FEMA’s ability to deal with multiple disasters with leadership vacancies and strains on its budget. Hurricane Laura further strains FEMA in disaster-filled year 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z That toll can be measured in the minutia of FEMA’s daily briefings. Hurricane, Fire, Covid-19: Disasters Expose the Hard Reality of Climate Change 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z During President Obama’s second term, the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, was led by Jeh Johnson, who is Black. Disaster Management Is Too White, Official Tells Congress 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z The American Red Cross, which handles disaster sheltering along with FEMA, is doubling the amount of space it allocates for each person in a congregate shelter, from roughly 55 feet to 110 square feet. Coronavirus Rages on Coasts as Hurricane Fears Rise 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z FEMA, which manages the nation’s stockpile, would not break down which states have enough gear to last beyond 30 days and which do not. Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z The concern about leadership vacancies isn’t new under a president who has said he prefers “acting” officials who can be easily removed and there are many throughout the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA. Hurricane Laura further strains FEMA in disaster-filled year 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z When state and local governments can’t keep up with the need, responsibility falls to FEMA. Hurricane, Fire, Covid-19: Disasters Expose the Hard Reality of Climate Change 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z Eby acknowledged that in many areas, FEMA’s maps align with First Street’s analysis of current and future flood risk. FEMA Flood Maps Miss Risk to Millions of Homes 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z David Maurstad, FEMA's deputy associate administrator for insurance and mitigation, pointed to FEMA's flood maps being the "backbone" of floodplain management. Millions of US homes face greater flood threat than previously known, new analysis shows 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z Florida and Texas also top FEMA’s list, but with significantly fewer properties estimated to be at risk. From New York to Houston, flood risk for real estate hubs ramps up 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z “FEMA’s removal in this moment could be harmful and irresponsible,” the letter said. White House plan to cut federal funding for coronavirus testing sites sparks pushback 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z But the real solution, Mr. Long said, isn’t a bigger FEMA. Hurricane, Fire, Covid-19: Disasters Expose the Hard Reality of Climate Change 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z Four Kentucky counties in the Appalachians, for example, contain 6,562 properties at risk of a major flood, according to FEMA. FEMA Flood Maps Miss Risk to Millions of Homes 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z "FEMA is constantly working to improve the production of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps within the context of changing conditions," he said in an emailed statement. Millions of US homes face greater flood threat than previously known, new analysis shows 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z Cook has begun referencing the “deep state” and stoking fear of forced vaccination and “FEMA camps”. Down the rabbit hole: how QAnon conspiracies thrive on Facebook 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z The tubes are then loosely piled in bags and sent to FEMA, which forwards them to the states. The Trump administration paid millions for test tubes. They got unusable mini soda bottles instead 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z While the stockpile was under FEMA’s control, staffers from several parts of HHS worked as advisers. Stockpile of emergency medical supplies moving back to health officials’ control 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z A letter from Sen. Rounds said that “FEMA is prohibited from considering or awarding federal resources until the lawsuit concludes.” FEMA: Families will not receive aid after sinkhole collapse 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z FEMA's study is part of the agency's broader effort to reduce the growing cost of natural disasters by convincing states and municipalities to adopt post-2000 building codes. Tougher Building Codes Would Avert Major Losses, FEMA Study Shows 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z FEMA, which is playing a lead role in the Trump administration’s coronavirus response, is having to rewrite aspects of its storm response playbook to take the pandemic into account. Hurricane preparedness meets coronavirus caution as Cristobal bears down 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z E&E News analyzed $31 billion in claims for flood damage paid by FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program between January 2010 and August 2019 and the ZIP codes in which the flood damage occurred. Flooding Disproportionately Harms Black Neighborhoods 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z Now FEMA, with regional offices, will still be involved in the distribution of supplies. Stockpile of emergency medical supplies moving back to health officials’ control 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z With the hurricane season falling in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, FEMA, which is the main federal disaster response agency, is likely to face a challenge that is unparalleled in its history. NOAA predicts Atlantic hurricane season will be unusually active 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z The coronavirus has also put new strain on FEMA, which as of Thursday was managing 103 major disasters around the country, according to agency records. Scientists Predict ‘Busy’ Atlantic Hurricane Season Amid Virus Crisis 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z “FEMA does not collect commercial orders nor do we track requirements for testing machines.” LAPD wants to give rapid-result coronavirus tests to everyone it arrests 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z About 60 personnel assigned to Mercy’s medical treatment facility will continue providing care at select nursing facilities in support of FEMA, as well as state and local health care providers. USNS Mercy to depart Los Angeles on Friday after weeks in the coronavirus fight 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z Yet they are the primary instrument for identifying whether a community is eligible for FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. This App Shows Storm Surge Damage Before Flooding Begins 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z FEMA, the agency tasked with supplying emergency meal kits or funding food distribution programs after disasters, has also forecast food shortages. As Hunger Spreads With Pandemic, Government Takes Timid Steps 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z “FEMA will continue to coordinate with our federal and state partners, along with private vendors and supply companies, to identify and deliver medical supplies to prioritized areas,” she said in a statement. A contractor promised FEMA 10 million masks for $55 million. It did not deliver. 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z “FEMA sent us swabs today. We need more and they are committing to sending us swabs through the end of May at least,” Whitmer said. Coronavirus could roar back if states lift restrictions too soon, top U.S. health officials warn 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z The original postings were replaced by new graphics that said “FEMA total deliveries.” White House’s pandemic relief effort Project Airbridge is swathed in secrecy and exaggerations 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z A Trump administration official involved in the White House coronavirus task force defended the vetting process of leads that were funneled through FEMA, but said that states should still be doing their own due diligence. He Had Never Sold a Ventilator. N.Y. Gave Him an $86 Million Deal. 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z But FEMA’s “limited number of visits” to high-risk communities prevents the agency from spotting shortcomings in local flood mitigation plans. Government Watchdog Chides FEMA for Lax Flood Enforcement 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z “And we’ve already begun to talk about a transition plan with FEMA,” the vice president added. US coronavirus live: Trump says taskforce to continue 'indefinitely' after backlash – live 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z Some associates of Mr. Trump sought special treatment from FEMA. How Kushner’s Volunteer Force Led a Fumbling Hunt for Medical Supplies 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z In addition to the five states that confirmed Project Airbridge deliveries, New York, Louisiana and Massachusetts officials referred reporters to FEMA. White House’s pandemic relief effort Project Airbridge is swathed in secrecy and exaggerations 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z The agency is waiting, along with much of the federal government, on FEMA, said spokeswoman Christina Noel. How profit and incompetence delayed N95 masks while people died 2020-05-02T04:00:00Z The officials also said “it is a challenge to visit all high-risk communities in states” such as Florida and Texas, where so many communities belong to FEMA’s flood insurance program. Government Watchdog Chides FEMA for Lax Flood Enforcement 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z “We’re encouraged by data which suggest the curve is flattening, but the threat remains,” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, said in a statement. Navy hospital ship, once thought critical, sees few patients 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z For the next three weeks, the volunteers worked 12-hour days, struggling to keep up with leads funneled through FEMA’s website and trying to navigate the federal government’s byzantine procurement rules. How Kushner’s Volunteer Force Led a Fumbling Hunt for Medical Supplies 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z “Repetitive-loss properties” are a drain on the National Flood Insurance Program run by FEMA. Removing 1 Million Homes from Flood Zones Could Save $1 Trillion 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z "The supply system was responding to FEMA," he said. Trump administration hijacked 5 million masks from veterans hospitals, chief physician says 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z The funds will not be distributed immediately but FEMA’s announcement is an obligation to reimburse the county up to $61 million for future projects. Hawaii County to receive $61M for roads damaged by lava 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z “The supply system was responding to FEMA,” said Stone, a former combat surgeon and former Army deputy surgeon general. VA health chief acknowledges a shortage of protective gear for its hospital workers 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z “There’s an old saying in emergency management — disaster is the wrong time to exchange business cards,” said Tim Manning, a former deputy administrator at FEMA. How Kushner’s Volunteer Force Led a Fumbling Hunt for Medical Supplies 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z “We need more swabs. We’ve been very directed and pointed in terms of working with our partners at FEMA, to try to procure those swabs,” he said. California becomes first state to recommend coronavirus tests for some without symptoms 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z “FEMA is building up these ventilators as a backstop,” added Farrell, who called the agency’s production target reasonable. U.S. revs up ventilator production for coronavirus patients as need wanes 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z MaryAnn E. Tierney, one of FEMA’s regional administrators, said she had fielded numerous calls from leaders of counties that were not in the Top 100 list. FEMA’s ‘Air Bridge’ to Coronavirus Hot Spots Leaves Other Regions on Their Own 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z Health and Human Services, which is supposed to field requests for backup assistance, referred questions to FEMA. VA health chief acknowledges a shortage of protective gear for its hospital workers 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z According to FEMA, Project Air Bridge was set up in late March to speed transportation of medical supplies from manufacturers in China and elsewhere to communities in the U.S. facing the biggest coronavirus outbreaks. Trump plan for coronavirus supplies yields payoff for favored companies 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z Litzow, in response to questions about FEMA’s contract with Panthera, said the agency is “bound by law to follow federal acquisition requirements and processes” and did so in this case. In coronavirus scramble for N95 masks, Trump administration pays premium to third-party vendors 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z The state expects to receive a 75% reimbursement from FEMA, through the federal emergency declaration. Coronavirus deaths up to 53, Gov. releases $8M to food bank 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z Should FEMA, usually a responder to natural disasters, be the dominant force? Does a Dept. of Pandemics Sound Odd? Homeland Security Once Did, Too 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z The first order was en route from Texas when it was diverted to St. Louis at the demand of FEMA, Garren Colvin, the CEO, wrote in an email reviewed by The Washington Post. As feds play ‘backup,’ states take unorthodox steps to compete in cutthroat global market for coronavirus supplies 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z But, simultaneously, the administration has undercut FEMA's management power. What’s missing in the coronavirus response 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z One of the biggest buyers is FEMA, which has transformed itself into the supply chain manager for the White House coronavirus task force. In coronavirus scramble for N95 masks, Trump administration pays premium to third-party vendors 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z FEMA’s reluctance to impose penalties has become apparent most recently in Livingston Parish, a part of Louisiana just east of Baton Rouge that was hit hard by flooding in 2016. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z When it became clear that King County would not adhere to FEMA’s “stipulations,” the spokesperson said, the agency ended its relationship with the county. Seattle area used early social distancing, testing, to help begin flattening the coronavirus curve 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z Decisions are made by FEMA, but recommendations sometimes come from Trump, Vice President Pence, Kushner and others based on their interactions with states. As feds play ‘backup,’ states take unorthodox steps to compete in cutthroat global market for coronavirus supplies 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z But news reports and presidential tweets show that states and hospitals are leveraging White House contacts to bypass FEMA's approval process — diluting the effectiveness of national efforts to coordinate and distribute supplies where they're needed. What’s missing in the coronavirus response 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z The government pays the cost of the flights, but it hands over approximately half of the supplies to large private medical supply companies, which then distribute them to their clients, according to FEMA. In coronavirus scramble for N95 masks, Trump administration pays premium to third-party vendors 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z Coastal states like Florida have the most buildings that don’t meet FEMA’s elevation requirements. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z “FEMA, the military, what they’ve done is a miracle,” Trump said . HHS: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z But some state officials and lawmakers see it differently — that FEMA, having failed to organize a coherent national strategy, is instead interfering in seemingly random ways. As feds play ‘backup,’ states take unorthodox steps to compete in cutthroat global market for coronavirus supplies 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z "FEMA and CBP are working together to prevent domestic brokers, distributors, and other intermediaries from diverting these critical medical resources overseas," both agencies said in a joint statement. CBP to seize exports of coronavirus masks, gloves, PPE, to ensure US doesn't need them 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z “FEMA and CBP are working together to prevent domestic brokers, distributors, and other intermediaries from diverting these critical medical resources overseas,” CBP said in a statement. DHS to hold up export of N95 masks, other medical equipment 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z Coastal states like Florida have the most buildings that don’t meet FEMA’s elevation requirements. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z Other agencies seem to have crafted their own solutions without waiting for FEMA. As shortage worsens, federal officials ask agencies to donate spare medical supplies 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z Four shipments of equipment heading to Kentucky hospitals were redirected or taken over by FEMA, according to a hospital CEO who wrote to Yarmuth and other lawmakers earlier this month. As feds play ‘backup,’ states take unorthodox steps to compete in cutthroat global market for coronavirus supplies 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z The decision on where the send the ventilators was a collaboration between the state, Pence and the federal coronavirus task force and FEMA, Newsom said. California ventilators en route to New York, other states 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z Training centers in Maryland and Alabama have been shuttered until mid-May, and an effort to recruit new employees is on hold, according to a senior administration official with direct knowledge of FEMA’s operations. Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Warns of ‘a Lot of Death’ While Also Revisiting Easter Sunday Services 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z “Not all minus-rated policies represent a failure to comply with local floodplain ordinances,” Ms. Sears said, using FEMA’s term for properties that are too low. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z That’s where it was still sitting Friday — more than a week after the agency first tried to alert FEMA. As shortage worsens, federal officials ask agencies to donate spare medical supplies 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z “FEMA was always being challenged . . . second-guessed after a disaster.” America was unprepared for a major crisis. Again. 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z Ross also said the document circulated among federal officials showed an "intended purchase by HHS and FEMA" of tests and related instruments. Trump touted Abbott’s COVID-19 test — but emails show only 5,500 on way for entire U.S.: report 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Kushner has embedded dozens of political appointees and recruits from the private sector in critical spots like FEMA. Kushner Puts Himself in Middle of White House’s Chaotic Coronavirus Response 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z In Chesapeake, Va., which, according to FEMA’s data, has 650 structures built below the flood level, permit director Jay Tate said he didn’t know which homes were in violation of the rules. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z The information was to be shared with FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center, according to the email. As shortage worsens, federal officials ask agencies to donate spare medical supplies 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z At FEMA, the agency tasked with coordinating the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak, about 9,000 additional ventilators are also on hold as officials seek to determine where they are needed most urgently. States demand ventilators as feds ration limited supply 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z “DLA is currently responding to FEMA’s prudent planning efforts for 100,000 pouches to address mortuary contingencies on behalf of state health agencies.” Pentagon moves to supply 100,000 military body bags for civilian use as virus death toll mounts 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z Trump told the states they needed to go out and get equipment for themselves and now they're all bidding against one another — as well as against FEMA, which only recently entered the game. Not an April Fool: This humiliating failure is actually our president during a national crisis 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Rachel Sears, director of FEMA’s floodplain management division, said her office’s strategy was to avoid “immediately pursuing” penalties, and to instead encourage towns and cities to do better. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z Lizzie Litzow, a spokeswoman for FEMA, said the agency was “in the process of reviewing” the authorities of the production act. Wartime Production Law Has Been Used Routinely, but Not With Coronavirus 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z “The federal government, FEMA, should have been the purchasing agent. Buy everything, and then allocate it by need to the states.” Governors plead for medical equipment from federal stockpile plagued by shortages and confusion 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z Pentagon planners describe this as a “time-phased” delivery, with the precise locations for delivery to be determined by FEMA. Pentagon takes aim at coronavirus with 8,000 ventilators 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z On Sunday he told Axios, "Today, I, as leader of FEMA's supply chain task force, am blind to where all the product is." Not an April Fool: This humiliating failure is actually our president during a national crisis 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Other towns might decide, “FEMA didn’t do anything” when other cities didn’t enforce the rules, Mr. Berginnis said. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z “Governor Whitmer has and will continue to have conversations with the Vice President and the head of FEMA,” Ms. Brown said in a statement. Trump’s Virus Defense Is Often an Attack, and the Target Is Often a Woman 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z More than 400,000 federal workers are based in the national capital region of Washington, Maryland and Virginia, including workers at the National Institutes of Health and FEMA. Opinion | Larry Hogan and Gretchen Whitmer: What governors need from Washington during this health emergency 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z He moved the authority to deal with the issue from the Department of Health and Human Services to FEMA, saying that the latter agency knew how to act in a “battle rhythm.” Trump Said He Was the President of Manufacturing. Then Disaster Struck. 2020-03-29T04:00:00Z As a result, control of the stockpile shifted again — from HHS to FEMA. Desperate for medical equipment, states encounter a beleaguered national stockpile 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z In the five decades since the program was started, only 77 communities had been put on probation as of last November, according to FEMA. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z But the federal health agency did not complete the regulations to develop this system, according to a June 2019 report to Congress by FEMA. Despite widespread shortages, Trump hasn't come up with a plan to get medical supplies where needed 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z And by Tuesday night, a FEMA’s press secretary, Lizzie Litzow, issued a statement saying, “At the last minute we were able to procure the test kits from the private market without evoking the DPA.” Trump's refusal to use wartime powers to direct scarce medical supplies has left states fighting it out 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z And then he named other firms that would also be tapped by FEMA. Trump Said He Was the President of Manufacturing. Then Disaster Struck. 2020-03-29T04:00:00Z California officials said they welcomed FEMA’s involvement because they already had a strong working relationship with the agency after months of fighting the state’s catastrophic wildfires. Desperate for medical equipment, states encounter a beleaguered national stockpile 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z In interviews, officials from places nationwide that have run afoul of the requirements defended themselves, describing the myriad ways a community can end up on the wrong side of FEMA’s rules. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z “FEMA is the right agency to handle the situation,” Long said. Coronavirus could be FEMA’s biggest disaster ever, and it threatens to swamp the agency 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z And he welcomed a contract with FEMA, with a guaranteed purchase price. Trump's refusal to use wartime powers to direct scarce medical supplies has left states fighting it out 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z However, two senior administration officials said FEMA’s role in the disaster response is appropriate for this pandemic. Trump versus the scientists: The president’s tug-of-war with experts over coronavirus policy 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z "FEMA is sending us 400 ventilators. Four hundred ventilators? I need 30,000 ventilators," he said. Cuomo tells Trump admin. to "pick the 26,000 people who are going to die" amid ventilator shortage 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z And that would make the other part of FEMA’s job, helping communities recover from disasters, even harder. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z Such requests will be central to FEMA’s role and will go through FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center in Washington, current and former officials say. Coronavirus could be FEMA’s biggest disaster ever, and it threatens to swamp the agency 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z FEMA’s website now includes a page that calls the national lockdown rumor a myth and urges citizens to verify the source of information they share. U.S. combats martial law conspiracy theories as the National Guard assists in coronavirus response 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z He said Seattle and New York City seem to be the most likely spots to send the military field hospitals but ultimately, the decision is up to FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Military field hospitals heading to New York City and Seattle this week to fight coronavirus 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a centrist Republican, said the Trump administration, through FEMA, “has to take the lead” in securing medical items. Governors and mayors in growing uproar over Trump’s lagging coronavirus response 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z Layton Ricks, the president of Livingston Parish, said he understood FEMA’s concerns. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z The declaration allows states to access FEMA’s $40 billion Disaster Relief Fund. Coronavirus could be FEMA’s biggest disaster ever, and it threatens to swamp the agency 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z “This starts to shift the operational center of gravity from HHS to FEMA,” said Dan Kaniewski, who stepped down in January as the agency’s second-in-command. Trump invokes rare powers to combat coronavirus outbreak he previously downplayed, calling it ‘war’ 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z Investigators found that Kelly praised the work ethic of federal emergency responders to show “FEMA at her best,” while instructing supervisors to focus on what the agency had done well, not its mistakes. DHS inspector general’s office nearly dormant under Trump as reports and audits plummet 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z This additional award is a result of an increase in cost-sharing by FEMA. West Va. gets FEMA grant for 2106 flooding 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z Coastal states like Florida have the most buildings that don’t meet FEMA’s elevation requirements. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z An emergency declaration under the National Emergencies Act unlocks sweeping presidential powers, like the ability to seize control of the internet or suspend laws, while a Stafford Act declaration deals only with FEMA. Explainer: What happens if Trump declares coronavirus an emergency? 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z “FEMA now is fully engaged at the highest levels,” Trump told reporters. Trump invokes rare powers to combat coronavirus outbreak he previously downplayed, calling it ‘war’ 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z Hawaii County announced that its agreement with the federal government under FEMA’s Public Assistance program set the cost of the damage to county-owned roads, The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported Monday. Costs to repair road damage from Hawaii volcano set at $82M 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z And the R Street Institute says that some of FEMA’s most obsolete maps are found “in some of the nation’s most flood-prone communities,” according to the study, written by R.J. Studies Sound Alarm on “Badly Out-of-Date” FEMA Flood Maps 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z Coastal states like Florida have the most buildings that don’t meet FEMA’s elevation requirements. Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z But on Thursday, the Trump administration reversed itself and agreed to help with more of the dam spillway’s rebuilding, bringing FEMA’s potential overall assistance to more than $562.5 million. Trump administration, in a reversal, OKs more funds for Oroville Dam repairs 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z “FEMA is the quarterback for the federal response to disasters,” he said. Trump invokes rare powers to combat coronavirus outbreak he previously downplayed, calling it ‘war’ 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z “FEMA could benefit in moving around assets or resources,” said Gensini, on the benefits of seasonal tornado forecasts. Experts predict near to above average tornado activity this spring 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z The program, administered by FEMA, is the only place most Americans can buy flood insurance, so it amounts to a mandate in a flood-prone community Like ours. Editorial Roundup: Louisiana 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z With money from FEMA, the town was able to purchase the 40-acre site. Small Missouri village moved to uphill site after 1993 flood 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z The latest grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is good news for Mark and Annetta Cooper, who have lived along Parkway Drive for 20 years. Bettendorf working to buy more homes in flood plain 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z Trump plans to visit FEMA’s emergency operations center in Washington on Thursday. Trump invokes rare powers to combat coronavirus outbreak he previously downplayed, calling it ‘war’ 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z She applied for assistance from FEMA, but was denied. Reservations brace for winter storms amid slow recovery 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z The letter cited concern at FEMA’s “decision to litigate claims to the settlement fund for wildfire victims established by PG&E.;” Report: Feds to bill fire victims if utility doesn’t pay $4B 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z The letter cited concern at FEMA’s “decision to litigate claims to the settlement fund for wildfire victims established by PG&E.” Report: Feds to bill fire victims if utility doesn’t pay $4B 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z FEMA’s 2018-2022 strategic plan, released in March 2018, also did not mention climate change, unlike the report published four years earlier. Report Detailing U.S. Threats Ignores Climate Change 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z Because of a disaster declaration, some residents of Butte County were eligible to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA. 6 charged with filing phony California wildfire claims 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z Local governments or charities usually front the money to at least begin construction and then are reimbursed by FEMA. FEMA’s Hurricane Aid to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Has Stalled 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Following FEMA’s decision last week, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is requesting a disaster declaration from the U.S. FEMA upheld Illinois decision to deny individual assistance 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z “There is no clear national plan,” said Young, so FEMA’s decision “comes across as arbitrary.” Amid flooding and rising sea levels, residents of one barrier island wonder if it’s time to retreat 2019-11-09T05:00:00Z The burglary conviction, for which she recently finished paying restitution, wasn’t an issue for FEMA, Bailey said, and she was able to move into the group site at the fairgrounds. A year after Hurricane Michael, housing remains a challenge 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z Governments in 14 counties already are getting FEMA’s help to pay for debris cleanup and infrastructure repairs. Cooper says NC will create program to help Dorian victims 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z FEMA, through its public assistance program, helps communities recover from major disasters by assisting with debris removal, lifesaving emergency protective measures and public infrastructure reconstruction. FEMA’s Hurricane Aid to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Has Stalled 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z David Maurstad, FEMA’s deputy associate administrator for insurance and mitigation, said the agency’s grant programs “are not designed to discriminate or address economic inequalities.” Rich Counties Get More Help to Escape Climate Risk, New Data Show 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z If only communities with planners and 25% in matching funds are using FEMA’s flood buyback programs, such grants probably aren’t going to reach people who may need it most, said researcher A.R. Wealthy counties get many FEMA buyouts of flood-prone homes 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z FEMA’s reports, designed to assess its own performance rather than make safety recommendations, are rarely made public. The climate is changing, but our disaster-response system isn’t keeping up, experts say 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z We still have not been declared a federal disaster, hence we have no assistance from FEMA. Opinion | Message From a Proud Island: ‘We Need Your Help’ 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z Before becoming FEMA’s deputy administrator in 2018, Gaynor worked in emergency management in Rhode Island and was a Marine, the White House said. Trump nominates Peter Gaynor to be FEMA chief: White House 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z “FEMA does not choose which properties participate in buyouts,” Mr. Maurstad said in a statement. Rich Counties Get More Help to Escape Climate Risk, New Data Show 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z FEMA’s grant programs “are not designed to discriminate or address economic inequalities,” and the agency doesn’t collect demographic data for grants, Maurstad said. Wealthy counties get many FEMA buyouts of flood-prone homes 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z An independent evaluation process might also help build trust in institutions like FEMA, experts say, by shedding light on the evolving challenges of disaster response. The climate is changing, but our disaster-response system isn’t keeping up, experts say 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z In FEMA’s after-action report on the 2017 hurricane season, residents and nonprofit organizations were among those who lessened the burden on fire, police and emergency medical services. As police and firefighter numbers fall, officials urge prep 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z Gaynor, FEMA’s deputy administrator, had been acting chief of the agency, which oversees the government response to disasters like hurricanes and wildfires. Trump nominates Peter Gaynor to be FEMA chief: White House 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z The new research is not the first to raise questions about the fairness or efficiency of FEMA’s buyout programs. Rich Counties Get More Help to Escape Climate Risk, New Data Show 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z “FEMA may not be a huge part of how flood risk is managed” in the three states with most damage, said researcher Caroline Kraan, a doctoral student at Stanford University and the University of Miami. Wealthy counties get many FEMA buyouts of flood-prone homes 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z It was against this backdrop that Trump tapped Jeffrey Byard to lead FEMA, though his nomination quickly ran into trouble, and the White House made no real effort to defend him. FEMA debacle becomes latest vetting failure for Team Trump 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Long left after the inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, found he had improperly used government vehicles to travel between work and his home in North Carolina. White House to Pull Nomination of FEMA Pick Amid Claims of Barroom Altercation 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z Other proposals include catastrophic weather insurance and protections for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund. Buttigieg unveils community-focused disaster relief plan 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z “There is nothing wrong with this contract or having a close personal relationship with someone who works at FEMA,” he said. Former FEMA Official Accused of Taking Bribes in Hurricane Maria Recovery 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z FEMA’s analysis of Cobra’s labor rates, equipment costs and fees “were not always logical, complete, and supported,” the report said. Current, former FEMA officials among three charged with fraud tied to hurricane relief in Puerto Rico 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z At least, however, the White House has a nominee to lead FEMA. FEMA debacle becomes latest vetting failure for Team Trump 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security referred requests for comment to FEMA. White House to Pull Nomination of FEMA Pick Amid Claims of Barroom Altercation 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z Tribble was FEMA’s primary leader in trying to restore electric power to the island, while Cobra was given contracts worth about $1.8 billion. FEMA officials, contractor accused of hurricane relief fraud 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z For example, Florida audits every funding request its local governments submit to FEMA, Mr. Fugate said — a level of diligence he said slows recovery. As Disasters Multiply, Billions in Recovery Funds Go Unspent 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z And, when a friend and colleague left FEMA, the executive helped her get a job at Cobra Energy LLC, authorities said. Current, former FEMA officials among three charged with fraud tied to hurricane relief in Puerto Rico 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z Working under FEMA, the DCO essentially grabs military assets and personnel to help. Opinion | What do you do when your hurricane backup plan is under water? 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z FEMA, the agency tasked with providing emergency assistance to communities affected by natural disasters, has not had a confirmed leader since Mr. Long’s resignation. White House to Pull Nomination of FEMA Pick Amid Claims of Barroom Altercation 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z “FEMA is fully engaged here in Florida, and we appreciate that,” DeSantis said. Dorian Drives Home Warnings of Climate Influence on Hurricanes 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z Trump had directed FEMA's funding toward things like beds for migrant detention centers. Hurricane Dorian already stirring political storm as Dems rip Trump 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z “FEMA is still reviewing the invoice submitted by the applicant for reimbursement.” New Emergency Sirens Sat in Storage as Hurricane Dorian Skimmed Puerto Rico 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z FEMA’s federal coordinating officer, Nick Russo, said Puerto Rico’s geographical location poses one of the greatest challenges in quickly moving resources from the mainland United States to the island. Hurricane Dorian was relatively tame in the Caribbean, but now it’s threatening Florida 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z "Thank you to FEMA, first responders, and all, for working so hard & being so well prepared. A great result! The bad news, Florida get ready! Storm is building and will be BIG!" Hurricane Dorian will be 'very big' storm, Trump says, as Floridians prepare for potential Category 3 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Dorian’s arrival renewed some of those concerns, particularly as it relates to FEMA. Dorian Drives Home Warnings of Climate Influence on Hurricanes 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z Before the storm, President Donald Trump sent a tweet assuring islanders that "FEMA and all others are ready, and will do a great job." Florida braces for impact as Hurricane Dorian nears 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Before the storm, President Donald Trump sent a tweet assuring islanders that “FEMA and all others are ready, and will do a great job.” Hurricane heads for Florida after brushing Caribbean islands 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z The funds would not only be taken from FEMA, NBC News is reporting, but also, from the U.S. Trump administration shifts millions earmarked for emergency relief to fund border projects: report 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z But for the current fiscal year, FEMA’s National Dam Rehabilitation Program has a grant pool of only $10 million — for the entire U.S. Many of Oregon’s dams in dangerous condition 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z Disaster aid is requested by governors and approved by the president, who issues a “disaster declaration” following FEMA’s recommendation. Why the U.S. Disaster Agency Is Not Ready for Catastrophes 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z Even FEMA, a government agency, has become a victim. Best smart watch, 5G fears, data breach action plans, and more: Tech Q&A 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z Disaster fraud comes in the form of identity theft, price gouging and fake claims made to insurance companies and the federal government, including FEMA. Fraud plagues disaster relief efforts 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z Good questions, especially when those final budgetary answers must be determined before FEMA’s decisions are even known. Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z Figures for some states include updated damage costs provided to the AP by state agencies after their initial reports to FEMA. Storms, floods cause $1.2B damage to public infrastructure 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z States handle many small disasters without FEMA, and they need federal help for larger events, said Brad Richy, the association’s president. Why the U.S. Disaster Agency Is Not Ready for Catastrophes 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z In response to 2019 and future flooding, the Corps and Congress could learn lessons from FEMA. The Problem with Levees 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z Ayala scoffed at the mention of FEMA, saying the agency’s response, at least in her neighborhood, was too slow and too small. Puerto Rico scandal stirs anger and memories of the difficult days after Hurricane Maria 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z “The next thing we need to do is make sure this happens with FEMA, and flood insurance, and housing programs.” Kicked Off the Land 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z To everyone on the Gulf Coast: As you make preparations to protect your homes & loved ones from flooding & the coming storm, it is imperative that you heed the directions of @FEMA, State & Local Officials. State of emergency as Louisiana braces for storm 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z A $15.9 million disaster in a state as populous as Pennsylvania would fall well short of FEMA’s cost threshold. Why the U.S. Disaster Agency Is Not Ready for Catastrophes 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z According to Brian Hvinden, an external affairs specialist for FEMA, the local recovery center will include representatives from several state agencies who can help people with their questions and concerns. Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z |
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