The Latest Breaking News from FEMA

Who Is Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick? Democrat Resigns as DOJ Charges Detail Alleged $5M FEMA Scheme

Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid allegations of misusing federal relief funds and ethics violations, sparking a special election in her heavily Democratic district.

International Business Times UK · Apr 21

How to Recover a Home After Flash Floods

Unfortunately, most homeowners often realize belatedly that after a flood hits their homes, mold can start growing even within a day.

inkl · Apr 17

Teleportation, aliens and cancer-busting soda - it’s not just Trump going cuckoo, his officials are too

As the president’s men rave about paranormal events and Diet Coke, it seems the US’s only hope is extraterrestrial intervention

The Guardian - US · Apr 16

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable

Ten years ago, the infamous Tax Day storm swamped the Houston area with off-the-charts rainfall. Nearly 2 feet of rain fell in less than 15 hours in parts of the region, starting on April 17, 2016. The rain flooded thousands of homes and exceeded a 10,000-year event at some gauges.

The Conversation · Apr 14

DHS Forces Staff to Return to Work Without Pay As Shutdown Continues

The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed staff back to duty despite an ongoing funding lapse. A leaked memo reveals that FEMA and CISA employees must report in person or face disciplinary action.

International Business Times UK · Apr 14

DHS probe reveals Kristi Noem had unqualified employee controlling FEMA spending

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The Independent UK · Apr 7

DHS secretary calls for US states to lead disaster response instead of Fema

Markwayne Mullin visits Asheville to survey Hurricane Helene recovery in first big trip since Kristi Noem’s ouster

The Guardian - US · Apr 7

Under Noem, FEMA was led by obscure contractor who targeted funding for Muslims, state of California and climate change

Kara Voorhies, a contractor with no emergency management experience, was invited into high-level meetings at FEMA and may have been paid as much as $1M

The Independent UK · Apr 7

No one at Waffle House remembers Trump’s FEMA official who claims he was teleported there

None of the two dozen workers and regulars interviewed by The New York Times noticed any metaphysical activity

The Independent UK · Apr 4

Trump issues order declaring all DHS staff get paid amid partial shutdown

US president issues executive order as longest partial shutdown in US history enters 49th day

The Guardian - US · Apr 3