What can local leaders in LA and in other communities in the US and around the world do in the wake of these extreme events ...

The president's comments brought immediate pushback. Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear called the elimination of FEMA a "very bad idea." Sen. Bill Cassidy (R–La.) stopped short of condemning Trump ...

The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.

The disaster-heavy states that former FEMA chief Fugate calls his “frequent fliers” also tend to be more Republican. About ...

Ahead of a tour of two states struck by natural disasters, President Donald Trump criticized the disaster response agency as “very bureaucratic” and “very slow.” ...

President Trump’s suggestion that California should receive disaster aid with conditions attached has sparked debate, with ...

An Assembly bill by John Harabedian aims to speed up housing recovery after the L.A. fires through a state-led task force.

While FEMA provides funding for disaster case management, most groups will rely on philanthropic and local support to hire ...

People gather at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, N.C.,, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

President Donald Trump said he'll sign executive order to eliminate or overhaul FEMA on Friday. What would that mean for ...

FEMA helps respond to disasters when local leaders request a presidential emergency declaration, a signal that the damage is ...