St. Louis mayor says FEMA isn't on ground
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St. Louis County has declared a state of local emergency and state of local disaster in response to the wildfires that are ravaging part of Superior National Forest. The declarations are a "procedural step" that will allow the county to unlock state funding to pay for the ongoing response and recovery activities.
Many Republicans in Congress are uncomfortable with the Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and some of them are going public with their concerns.
As three wildfires burn across northern Minnesota, efforts remain focused on containment and protecting the public’s safety. Yet beyond the immediate emergency crisis, broader concerns are surfacing around the future of disaster preparedness and recovery funding.
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The loss of key staff and low morale at the Federal Emergency Management Agency have derailed the agency's planning for the June 1 start of hurricane season, according to an internal document seen by Reuters,
( NewsNation) — Hurricane Helene hit Florida hard months ago, and the co-owners of North Florida Collective, Keith and Racquel Pogge, say they and many other small businesses are still waiting for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or have been denied at every turn.
One cut by Trump — the cancellation of a multibillion-dollar grant program for states to protect against natural disasters — has drawn widespread and bipartisan opposition. Trump has discussed abolishing or shrinking FEMA and created an expert council to recommend changes.
AHA's comment on our members’ experiences with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster responses, in particular the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program
One person was confirmed dead and four people injured after a car explosion took place near a California fertility clinic.
Since late 2024, multiple cattle and livestock deaths in eastern Shasta County have been confirmed to be caused by gray wolves. Some local reports describe wolves exhibiting uncharacteristically bold behavior, including killing without feeding — indicating a growing threat beyond predation alone.
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