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FEMA funding cuts impact communities' ability to fix infrastructure before next major weather event
Chantal caused catastrophic flooding and six deaths in central North Carolina. Orange County leaders said the cost of repairs ...
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Trump administration sued by 20 states over FEMA funding cuts
The administration acted unlawfully in "unilaterally shutting down FEMA's flagship pre-disaster mitigation program," suit ...
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States Fear Critical Funding From FEMA May Be Drying Up
Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding. Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.
Kerr County was aware of flooding issues in 2016. A former commissioner explains why sirens weren't installed.
Former Kerr County Commissioner Tom Moser said in 2016 their flood warning system was "marginal at best." Still, the county ...
Trump’s FEMA proposals, feud with Newsom could devastate California’s disaster response
California has increased its discretionary reserves as a direct consequence of Trump’s ongoing threats to FEMA.
Llano Regional Hospital to receive $396K grant for flood recovery
The money from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will help the hospital cover unplanned expenses related to the ...
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Frozen federal funding shutters Friendship House food pantry
Friendship House food pantry in Peoria, Illinois has been forced to close due to federal funding delays, leaving hundreds of ...
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Oklahoma lawmakers unsure why FEMA denied funding after March wildfire
FEMA approved several Fire Management Assistance Grants in Oklahoma, which help state, local and tribal governments cover fire-related damage costs, but it denied a request for mitigation funding ...