As Donald Trump pushes for FEMA restructure, here’s a look at its history and function
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plays a crucial role in disaster response across the United States.
California Wildfire Updates: Rain Expected This Weekend As Hughes Fire Reaches 56% Containment
The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders gained progress on multiple blazes burning in ...
Trump demands California voter ID law for wildfire relief and threatens FEMA upon arrival in North Carolina
Trump says he’ll have Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley working on hurricane relief matters instead of ...
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 ...
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During Wildfires, Los Angeles Libraries Offer Community Lifelines
Amid the fires, library systems are spearheading efforts to help community members and library staffers through fundraising ...
Fact Check: Posts misstate FEMA budget capability for California wildfire response
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has billions of dollars in disaster funds, which are used to reimburse states ...
California Wildfires Are A Wake-Up Call For Climate Change Adaptation
The wildfire disaster in Los Angeles underscores the importance of climate change adaptation. We built our infrastructure for ...
L.A. Wildfires: Dry, dangerous winds are returning to a region primed to burn.
Strong, damaging Santa Ana winds are expected to bring extreme wildfire danger to Southern California Monday into Tuesday as ...
FEMA Assistance: How To Know If You Qualify for the Critical Needs Application
“If you have insurance and are applying for FEMA disaster assistance, you must file a claim with your insurance company first," according to the agency. “By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for ...
A list of free and discounted resources for victims of Los Angeles-area fires
Companies, businesses and nonprofits that are offering free supplies, resources and services to victims of the Los ...