Two Floridians who used to lead the agency support the president's review council, but they caution that federal emergency management is needed. Few states have more at risk than Florida.

To help homes survive more intense disasters, FEMA has been developing recommendations for stronger building codes. The Trump ...

President Trump has pledged to reform FEMA, while suggesting it should be done away with. Two Floridians who used to lead the ...

Staff at the office, a branch of the U.S. housing department that Congress uses to address the worst catastrophes, would be ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom's unwavering focus on the Los Angeles fires suggests a politician aware of how the response could define ...

LOS ANGELES - City Controller Kenneth Mejia has warned that Los Angeles is on the brink of declaring a "fiscal emergency" due ...

FEMA's 50% rule on elevation is designed to stop the cycle of flood damage but is leading to opposite outcomes in two ...

While touring disaster areas in North Carolina and California on Jan. 24, 2025, President Donald Trump said he was considering getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

For the Green River Area Development District, a public survey could be the key to protection against future natural disasters. The organization is seeking opinions on disaster readiness for the ...

LEWISBURG — The Union County Commissioners will consider the adoption of the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan at next week’s ...

Stolen identities, acquired in data breaches and hacking attacks, can be modified to create fake accounts or claim benefits ...

The recent California wildfires may be disappearing from the news cycle, but displaced homeowners are still recovering from the loss of much more than just a house.