By Katherine Hafner/WHRO Last fall, after Hurricane Helene devastated communities in North Carolina, it swept into southwest Virginia as a tropical storm, continuing its path of destruction. Roads and bridges were torn up.

Kristi Noem suggested FEMA’s response to deadly Texas flooding was a model for the future. A resigning FEMA official apparently doesn’t see it that way.

At least six states and two Native American tribes are waiting for disaster aid, while hundreds of requests for critical emergency services remain on hold.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting head will testify as panels focus on disasters and forecasting this week.

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,

Colorado joined a lawsuit with 19 other states to force the administration to restore a program started under the first Trump administration.

Those in Union County impacted by the May tornado now have until August 22 to apply for assistance. This is for those affected by the EF-3 tornado which ripped through Morganfield, destroying some homes and businesses. If you need help, you can reach out to FEMA by going to its website, app, calling them, or going to a disaster recovery center.

Kentucky residents affected by the May 16–17 tornadoes now have until August 22 to apply for FEMA assistance if they experienced uninsured property damage. The disaster declaration covers Caldwell, Laurel,

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The city of Grand Rapids will soon have a new administrator running its emergency management department. Benjamin Rance will be joining the city from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.