According to FEMA the federal government typically covers up to 75% of hazard mitigation costs when a federal disaster is ...

The measures in Congress prompted by the wildfires so far address forest management, disaster funding and the powers of the ...

As congressional leaders wrestle over whether to add conditions to federal aid in response to the Los Angeles County ...

The House is barreling toward a contentious debate over disaster relief for California as many — but not all — Republicans ...

Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), a 22-year veteran of the House ... The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has also said it “has enough funding” to support various recovery efforts, including ...

The Serious Needs Assistance Program is one of a number of FEMA programs currently in place to offer Californians relief as coordinated wildfire response efforts continue. Those impacted by the ...

FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina, according to a Monday announcement. The program, which was set to expire on ...

However, victims have to be careful when using crowdsourcing to raise money because it could affect the money they can get from FEMA. More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed or damaged in ...

The deadline, initially Friday, now sits on Jan. 14. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell says those who receive the notification who are still in need of housing are still eligible, but they need ...

Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is available for fire victims FEMA assistance can include funds to repair homes or to rent lodging As wildfires continue to scorch homes ...

North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) hammered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during an interview, saying the agency needs to be overhauled and have a new director at its helm.

So many people here in the Tampa Bay area are still rebuilding after the hurricanes. A FEMA program that has helped hundreds of displaced families is now coming to an end. Families are now being ...