Native Americans are increasingly responsible for emergency management systems when a natural disaster hits a tribal community. Tribes can issue emergency declarations requests to open up help from ...

There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

The unannounced move came after President Donald Trump threatened to reduce FEMA aid, jarring emergency management professionals. The Trump administration canceled $11 billion in disaster payments to ...

President Trump has said he wants to eventually shift the burden of disaster relief and recovery onto states. It’s already happening. By Scott Dance Life is inching back to normal in the town of Cave ...

In early April, President Donald Trump approved millions of dollars in assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Virginia, which was reeling from devastating winter storms and ...

President Donald Trump approved major disaster declarations for three states on Oct. 23, while the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied similar requests from Illinois and Wisconsin that same day ...

In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump turned down half the requests for major disaster aid that crossed his desk. Previous presidents had approved the vast majority of governors’ pleas for ...

One month after the historic flood in Wisconsin, President Donald Trump approved $29.8 million in federal disaster assistance for the August storm and flood recovery efforts. The aid comes as ...

The Homeland Security secretary and others warn that consultants are slowing recovery projects potentially to “maximize billable hours.” Consultants that help states navigate the complex process of ...