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David Richardson, acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Wednesday morning on ways to improve disaster response.
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Urban Search and Rescue unit, Ken Pagurek, has left the organization, citing "chaos" at the agency, said The New York Times. Pagurek had served in FEMA's USR division for more than a decade.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Individual Assistance for Marion and Ohio Counties, in response to the devastating June floods. Homeowners and renters — in the two effected counties — who suffered damages or losses due to the flooding may be eligible for the Individual Assistance program.
FEMA is still paying Florida claims on 2024 storms amid debate about whether the federal agency should continue to exist.
As contaminated Guadalupe River water receded following the deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas, this month, residents returned to find their homes, vehicles and businesses destroyed.
Pennsylvania’s emergency director urged FEMA to reconsider policy changes that could raise aid thresholds and cost shares, risking future disaster relief for the state
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct an informative presentation on the newly redrawn and revised floodplains for the area. Representatives from FEMA will be hosting an informative community meeting on July 31,
FEMA and Florida Emergency Management review a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application, considering environmental and community impacts.