The leadership change comes at a time when the agency, which is in charge of coordinating the federal government’s response to disasters, is helping states and local communities prepare for the ...

If FEMA makes some of its suggested changes, it will place a large financial burden on the state and local municipalities. Emergency Management sources across the state tell Eyewitness News that ...

The Federal Emergency ... outreach and assistance registration capabilities in more targeted venues, improving access to those in need, and increasing collaboration with [state, local, tribal ...

And his decision to declare a state of emergency cleared the way for officials to apply for up to $50 million in FEMA aid. But at a time ... about 200 cars from local dealerships into the ...

The proposed changes are raising concerns at the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management ... the threshold for local counties to receive federal assistance after a ...

FEMA assistance is made available to states when a governor requests and the president approves a major disaster declaration. Those decisions are typically based on whether the event's impact ...

Mr. Hamilton, appearing before Congress on Wednesday, said instead that FEMA “must return to its roots,” helping state and local governments ... to respond to those challenges.” ...

Damage assessments in six Missouri counties will begin May 13 following severe storms in late April. FEMA and state agencies will work together to assess damage to public infrastructure.