FEMA

Counties are onboard with proposed FEMA reform that's currently gaining no traction in the Senate as smaller locales that don't issue bonds struggle with delayed disaster relief.

The Trump administration has denied an appeal for $33.7 million in FEMA relief funds for flood damage incurred in western Maryland, which ends the possibility of aid for a state already reeling from job losses.

The city council president is concerned about state bond commission approval.

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has rolled out bipartisan legislation designed to depoliticize FEMA and move the agency towards formula-based grants, a win for counties.

The Trump administration has denied Maryland's request for Federal Emergency Management Agency funding to aid communities on the western side of the state who were flooded out in May.

California local, state and federal officials blasted the Trump administration and congressional GOP for blocking supplemental recovery aid after the wildfires.

Pew Charitable Trust outlined how governments can better prepare for natural disasters to alleviate budget pressures as these incidents have grown in frequency and severity.

Both states' governors said they will appeal the FEMA denials, which comes amid concern the Trump adminstration is hobbling the emergency response agency.

Disasters like wildfires, floods and hurricanes "are striking harder and more often."

The governor aims to secure federal funding with latest executive order in aftermath of Los Angeles fires.

A plan to sharply cut Community Development Block Grant program staffing follows Trump's statement that he is inclined to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The president suggested federal aid could be sent directly to states instead of through FEMA.

Federal Agencies are requesting billions of dollars to aid states in disaster recovery efforts.

A low drama committee may experience some upheaval if Republicans maintain control of the House following the Novermber elections.

The President is considering calling a special session to deal with hurricane damage.

Efforts at every level to respond to the growing problem of extreme heat are beginning to reshape how state and local governments think about emergency management.

A petition aimed at the Federal Emergency Management Agency highlights the deficiencies and opportunities FEMA has in adapting to a world of frequent extreme weather events

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking for an additional $9 billion for this year in hopes they don't run out of funds in August as they're currently slated to.

FEMA, state and cities have been in a dispute over federal funding locals say was promised to place homeless people in hotels after the pandemic struck. Officials say the recent outlay doesn't cover the disputed time frame.

Loss of aid could hurt the islands' economy, a local senator says.