Cameron Hamilton does not appear to have experience coordinating responses to large-scale disasters, like the wildfires in California.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has billions of dollars in disaster funds, which are used to reimburse states for eligible recovery efforts after major disasters, contrary to posts online saying FEMA has “no money” to respond to the wildfires in southern California.
Biden mentioned a FEMA program through which fire victims can receive a one-time $770 payment, but there are other forms of federal aid available.
Southern California residents are being proactive about new fire threats while others are in the process of healing and recovering from what has burned down.
Gov. Josh Stein applauded the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision to extend its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for two months, through May 26. The program that allows disaster survivors to be housed in temporary,
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has multiple concerns about how the City of Treasure Island is rebuilding after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In a letter sent to the city last week, FEMA said it is concerned the city is not properly validating the extent to which homes are damaged before issuing permits to respective homeowners.
(WCYB) — FEMA will close its document processing centers in Tennessee at 5 p.m. on Friday. FEMA stated while the centers were open, more than 5,000 people received information and guidance in face-to-face meetings with FEMA. the U.S. Small Business Administration and other agencies.
Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
Embattled FEMA Director Deanne Criswell, who oversaw Hurricane Helene and the Los Angeles fires, has already been ousted and replaced, much to the joy of an untold […]
As FEMA has deemed over 3,000 ineligible for the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program, residents facing displacement from Helene have faced confusion and homelessness.
If you disagree with any decisions from FEMA, you may appeal. It is important to include documentation to support your reason for appeal. Provide any documents FEMA has requested, such as documents from your insurance company and documents that prove occupancy or ownership.
Whether it is a hurricane, major tornado, or wildfire, disasters "don't discriminate" in where they will be and whom they impact, according to the outgoing FEMA chief.