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Here's what to know about FEMA as Trump talks of overhaul

President Donald Trump says he wants to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency as the U.S. faces the formidable task of rebuilding after Hurricane Helene storm damage in the southeast and devastating wildfires in California

The Independent UK

Trump Suggests Eliminating FEMA: 'I'd Rather See The States Take Care Of Their Own Problems'

The president blasted Democrats for their response to natural disasters and said the federal agency is 'getting in the way of everything'

International Business Times

Trump claims FEMA is getting ‘in the way’ and pitches abolishing it during first interview since return to White House

Trump wants to shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency and let states handle their own disaster needs. ‘I don’t think we should give California anything,’ he said

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What has Donald Trump said about the LA wildfires and other environmental disasters?

Donald Trump's comments on the LA wildfires have sparked controversy and scrutiny as his track record of misinformation on environmental disasters faces renewed criticism

Evening Standard

FEMA chief grilled by lawmakers over allegations of anti-Trump bias in hurricane relief efforts

The head of FEMA tells lawmakers she has encouraged the agency’s inspector general to review whether an employee was acting alone when directing workers helping hurricane victims to avoid homes with yards signs supporting Trump

The Independent UK

Man accused of making threat says he believed social media reports of FEMA refusing to help

A man accused of making a threat that sparked a temporary shift in some western North Carolina disaster recovery operations said he believed social media reports that the Federal Emergency Management Agency was refusing to help people

The Independent UK

FEMA extends deadline by a year for 1,200 people it is helping to house after the Maui wildfires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved an extension of housing help for Maui wildfire survivors

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FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

Officials say federal disaster workers paused and then changed some of their hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina, including abandoning door-to-door visits, after receiving threats

The Independent UK

Evacuating in disasters like Hurricane Milton isn’t simple – there are reasons people stay in harm’s way, and it’s not just stubbornness

As Hurricane Milton roared ashore near Sarasota, Florida, tens of thousands of people were in evacuation shelters. Hundreds of thousands more had fled coastal regions ahead of the storm, crowding highways headed north and south as their counties issued evacuation orders.

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This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton

Milton is set to become the second hurricane to strike Florida in two weeks, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is once again positioning supplies and personnel where they’re needed and coordinating with state and local officials

The Independent UK

As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been fighting misinformation since Helene slammed into Florida nearly two weeks ago

The Independent UK

Project 2025 would ‘unequivocally’ lead to more hurricane deaths, experts warn

Manifesto calls for drastic cuts to federal forecasting of severe storms and aid given to shattered towns and cities

The Guardian - US

FEMA Faces Challenges Responding to Hurricane Helene Amid Misinformation and Logistical Hurdles

The Federal Emergency Management Agency faces misinformation and logistical challenges in responding to the second deadliest hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland

Latin Times

FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does — and doesn't do

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene

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FEMA opens disaster recovery centers in Vermont after last month's floods

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it has opened disaster recovery centers in Vermont to help residents in communities hit hard by violent flooding on July 9-11

The Independent UK

Head of FEMA tours deadly storm damage in Houston area as more residents get power back

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has toured the Houston area to assess the damage from last week’s deadly storms

WEKU

FEMA says survivor assistance program reforms are biggest improvements in 20 years after talking wit

Tornadoes struck Bowling Green in 2020 and Mayfield in 2021. The following year, historic floods left portions of eastern Kentucky uninhabitable. Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency unveiled what officials call the biggest improvements to its survivor assistance program in two decades.

The Independent UK

Agencies release plans for moving hotel-dwelling Maui fire survivors into long-term housing

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says over the next month it plans to dramatically increase long-term housing units hosting Lahaina households displaced by last year’s deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui

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WEKU

Second round of federal funding in one week comes to Kentucky Division of Emergency Management for f

The agency is getting $25,248,115 for their efforts. Three-quarters of that amount, $18,936,036, comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, while the rest comes from state funding.

WEKU

Clay County receives federal funds to help infrastructure repairs from 2022 flood

Federal dollars from the Federal Emergency Management Agency totaling $1.37 million are going towards the reconstruction of a road in Clay County.

Chicago Sun-Times

FEMA emergency test alert will send ‘unique tone’ to every phone in the U.S. on Oct. 4

The test conducted by FEMA and the FCC will begin at about 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, officials said.

WEKU

A nationwide emergency alert test is coming to your phone on Wednesday

The federal government will test the emergency alert system by sending messages to millions of cellphones, TVs and radios. Prepare for your phone to emit loud sounds and vibrations.

WEKU

FEMA officials say disaster recovery duties in Kentucky will continue as normal during potential gov

Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency say regional flood recovery duties would continue if a potential government shutdown happens. That includes disaster recovery and mitigation efforts.

WEKU

FEMA officials work to help the elderly prepare for disasters

The United States began observing National Preparedness Month in 2004. This year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is focusing on outreach to senior citizens and those living with disabilities.

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: Online posts spread misinformation about FEMA aid following Maui wildfires

Social media users are discouraging residents from accepting disaster aid in Maui, falsely claiming the Federal Emergency Management Agency could seize their property if they do

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