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FEMA head sounds the alarm over disaster funding after double hurricanes

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says money available to help communities hit by disasters has shrunk after back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton

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Florida official warns Hurricane Milton victims about scammers posing as FEMA workers

The emergency management chief of the Florida county where Hurricane Milton made landfall earlier this month is warning about reports of scammers who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency officials and trying to get financial information from the storm’s victims

The Independent UK

Helene, Milton wreckage puts spotlight on disaster loan program - Roll Call

Tussling has ratcheted up between the White House and GOP leaders over when Congress needs to return to take up emergency disaster relief.

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Preparing for Milton also means fighting misinformation, FEMA says - Roll Call

As Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell on Wednesday warned of “catastrophic impacts” from Hurricane Milton, she and the federal government are also fighting misinformation about this storm and the recovery effort from Hurricane Helene. Some of the claims come from former President Donald Trump, lawmakers in Congress and others online,…

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FEMA administrator continues pushback against false claims as Helene death toll hits 230

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is again forcefully pushing back against false claims and conspiracy theories about how her agency is responding to Hurricane Helene

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Another year, another disaster aid gap as funding deadline nears - Roll Call

For the second year in a row, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund is facing a summer shortfall.

Roll Call

FEMA temporary housing program for eastern Kentucky flood victims set to end in January

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s temporary housing program for victims of eastern Kentucky’s disastrous floods is scheduled to end January 29.

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FEMA reimburses Kentucky Division of Emergency Management for flood debris removal

More than $11 million in federal dollars from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program has been approved to reimburse debris removal efforts during last year’s eastern Kentucky flooding.

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Emergency alert to be tested on US cellphones, TV and radio on Wednesday

Test by Federal Emergency Management Agency scheduled for 2.20pm eastern time

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After recent disasters, the White House says FEMA needs more money

The Federal Emergency Management Agency needs $16 billion in emergency funding, the White House says. That's up $4 billion from a request it made last month, due to recent disasters.

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How to get federal disaster aid: FEMA is running out of money, but these strategies can help survivors of Hurricane Idalia and the Maui fires get aid faster

As questions loom over the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s ability to fund disaster recovery efforts, people who lost homes to recent wildfires and storms are trying to make their way through the difficult process of securing financial aid.

The Conversation

Many more Chicago-area homes have a high risk of flooding than people realize, research finds. Here’s why.

The First Street Foundation says 172,000 properties in Cook County — 79,000 of them in Chicago — have a high risk of flooding, far more than Federal Emergency Management Agency maps show.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Brandon Johnson tours West Side flood damage as FEMA begins assessment

The federal agency’s review is the first step in getting a disaster proclamation and funds for repairs after a July 2 storm dumped 9 inches of rain in the Chicago area.

Chicago Sun-Times

FEMA disaster relief fund close to running out of money — just as hurricane season kicks into high gear

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Just as hurricane season begins its peak period, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund will run out of money.

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Efforts to refill FEMA disaster fund faces competing priorities

Some House lawmakers who represent hurricane-prone districts want an emergency spending bill to ensure the government does not run out of money in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund, joining a small but growing Senate effort.

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10 States Sue the Biden Administration Over High Flood Insurance Rates: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Risk Rating 2.0 pricing plan could raise average flood insurance rates 100%, and states like Florida and Louisiana are pushing back.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida counties tally Hurricane Ian costs to recoup millions from FEMA

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four months after Hurricane Ian plowed through the state, Central Florida governments continue tallying the costs and assembling reports for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, hoping to recoup a chunk of the tens of millions of dollars spent on getting rid of debris, evacuating residents from flooded…

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Eastern Kentucky FEMA disaster recovery centers closing November 22nd

Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster recovery centers in eastern Kentucky will shut down later this month

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FEMA recovery process for flood victims enters a new phase as application deadlines pass

The deadline to for apply for individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has passed.

The Conversation

More than 60% of Puerto Ricans seeking FEMA aid after Hurricane Maria had their applications denied – will the agency approve more this time?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency rejected 60.5% of the 1.1 million applications Puerto Ricans filed for housing assistance after Hurricane Maria devastated the territory in 2017.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Hurricane Ian proved that too few Floridians have flood insurance

In this difficult age of climate change and sea level rise, one fact is now very clear: Fewer Floridians are entirely safe from the flooding caused by a hurricane.

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FEMA is setting up information centers at Eastern KY hardware stores to help flood victims

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency have been setting up help centers in hardware stores in eastern Kentucky.

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Mississippi River Basin adapts as climate change brings extreme rain and flooding

Climate change-fueled hurricanes and sea-level rise get a lot of attention, but Mississippi River Basin communities also are experiencing the effects of global warming.

The Independent UK

Biden visits scene of devastation caused by Hurricane Ian alongside Florida governor Ron DeSantis

At least 100 people have died in the state, where the storm caused damage up to $47bn

Tribune News Service

'We’re not leaving until this gets done': Biden visits Florida in wake of Hurricane Ian

President Joe Biden arrived early Wednesday afternoon in Fort Myers to survey damage inflicted on Southwest Florida by Hurricane Ian, get a briefing on the response and recovery efforts, and meet with people impacted by the storm.

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