As natural disasters surge, FEMA’s budget shortfalls could delay Helene recovery
Financial shortfalls have repeatedly forced FEMA to put disaster recovery projects on hold. That could spell trouble for ...
FEMA chief says she will ask for independent probe into orders to bypass Trump supporters
Administrator Deanne Criswell said Tuesday that she would call for an Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigation into an ...
House Republicans eye FEMA fund overhaul ahead of high-stakes hearing on Helene recovery
Rep. Gary Palmer is leading new legislation to replenish FEMA disaster relief funding using unspent funds the agency has ...
North Augusta mayor invites public to discuss Helene recovery
The North Augusta mayor and city council invite the public to a community engagement meeting to discuss Hurricane Helene’s ...
FEMA hearing: Officials testify about Helene response, reports of workers refusing to help Trump supporters
A subcommittee that oversees FEMA operations is holding a hearing Tuesday morning after an investigation was recently launched regarding claims that FEMA workers de-prioritized helping hurricane ...
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Tropical Storm Helene caused $53 billion in damage, early report says. Here's what we know.
Across the state, Helene damaged or destroyed more than 100,000 homes, according to OSBM. Only 7.5% of homes with FEMA-verified flood damage had ... three times the economic impact of 2018’s ...
The majority of Hurricane Milton disaster calls to FEMA went unanswered. Why 68,000 Floridians were left in the lurch during their moment of need
CBS News reported that at least 24 people died in the wake of the hurricane. Following an October 11 emergency declaration, ...
FEMA chief to face questions about government's response to Hurricanes Helen and Milton
The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Deanne Criswell, is set to face questions from House lawmakers ...