FEMA News
FEMA Fires Manager Who Told Staff to Skip Homes With Trump Signs
A Federal Emergency Management Agency employee who ordered workers to bypass homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump has been fired, the agency's head said Saturday. "This is a ...
NFIP Reform Needed to Bring Down Flood Insurance Costs: Louisiana Senator
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy released a report Thursday critical of the National Flood Insurance Program's adoption of Risk Rating 2.0. The report, "The Flood Insurance Crisis: A Comprehensive ...
Business Owners in Disaster Areas Should Be Wary of Possible Scams
The devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene have opened the floodgates for people seeking disaster relief. Along with that comes the danger of fraud. The Federal Trade Commission, Department of ...
The ‘Waffle House Index’ Helps Residents, FEMA Gauge Storm Severity
Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, ...
Small Business Disaster Relief Program Runs Out of Money
The Small Business Administration has run out of money for the disaster assistance loans it offers small businesses, homeowners and renters, delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in ...
Hit by Helene? FEMA Extends Grace Period to Renew Lapsed Flood Policies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Residents in the states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and ...
Hurricane Helene Exposes Federal Assistance Gap in Appalachian Areas
As residents of western North Carolina piece together their lives following Hurricane Helene, few will be able to rely on federal flood insurance to help them rebuild. Roughly 1 in 200 single-family ...
Conflicting Dam Federal Policies May Lead to Pricier Flood Insurance, Higher Risk
Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their homes and ...