AUSTIN (KXAN) — “What now?” That’s one of many questions that arise immediately after natural disasters strike. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, often comes up during the response period ...

MADISON – After historic flooding in the Milwaukee area, Gov. Tony Evers' administration is assessing the extent of damage − a process that could qualify area residents for federal disaster aid.

NPR asks Chad Berginnis, executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers, about the kind of support the government offers to those in flood-prone areas. When President Trump ...

WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene. With Helene hitting during the homestretch of an election ...

FEMA is Federal Emergency Management Assistance. It is a funding resource that comes in to provide aid after a major disaster. It brings a tremendous amount of resources to help with natural disasters ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to New York Times reporter Scott Dance about efforts to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency. President Trump's review panel failed to meet a deadline last week.

More than 75 federal disaster declarations were delayed in the past year, leaving cities, counties and nonprofits waiting for critical support. As climate-related emergencies become increasingly ...

CHARLESTON — As the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency remains uncertain, the county is stepping up its efforts to handle disaster relief and preparedness independently. In January, ...

Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it could be dismantled as soon as December. Lately, his team has backed away ...

Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it could be dismantled as soon as December. Lately, his team has backed away ...