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Officials urge homeowners to 'be prepared' as lawmakers announce plans to slash FEMA: 'All kinds of programs ... [could be] impacted'
You may have only months to act. Officials urge homeowners to 'be prepared' as lawmakers announce plans to slash FEMA: 'All ...
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How disaster relief and response work
This guide explains how federal, state, and local disaster response works — from applying for FEMA aid to documenting damage.
Uncertainty of future FEMA disaster funding alarms Bay Area emergency planners
On a FEMA color-coded hazard map, Alameda, Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties are shaded dark red, indicating an area with ...
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FEMA hurricane disaster relief deadline Tuesday
The deadline to apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance is Tuesday, January 7. FEMA extended the deadline from December to give residents more time to claim losses from the storm. You can apply ...
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How to access food before, during, and after a disaster
Store items in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Place your food supply on high shelves to keep them far from any ...
DeSantis dispatches state emergency officials after Texas flooding
Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management to assist after catastrophic flooding in ...
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Virginia vulnerable to Trump’s proposed cuts in emergency management and disaster relief
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin thinks states can shoulder more of the burden of disaster relief. Virginia Sen. Mark Warner ...
A New Blueprint for Disaster Relief | Opinion
Who will show up when disaster strikes? FEMA's acting administrator has acknowledged gaps in hurricane readiness, and staff ...