Former FEMA director to Congress: ‘Give it back its independent agency status,’ direct access to president
Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it ...
'Disasters don’t discriminate,' outgoing FEMA administrator says
Whether it is a hurricane, major tornado, or wildfire, disasters "don't discriminate" in where they will be and whom they ...
FEMA administrator says L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfires, but "they have never seen 100-mile-an-hour winds"
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfire, noting that the area is prone ...
In the wake of L.A.-area fires, Congress will consider new measures. Here are some of them
The measures in Congress prompted by the wildfires so far address forest management, disaster funding and the powers of the ...
California Democrat hits FEMA over assistance claim denials: ‘That’s not right’
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), whose district has been damaged by the Eaton Fire, criticized FEMA for reportedly rejecting ...
Biden says feds to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery; FEMA assistance available
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster ...