Wildfire victims can get one-time $770 FEMA payment plus other aid | Fact check
Biden mentioned a FEMA program through which fire victims can receive a one-time $770 payment, but there are other forms of federal aid available.
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 direct access to the president which would, in his view, improve its overall operation.
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 to fires.
As Los Angeles wildfires rage, Trump homes in on a FEMA administrator
Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, is at the top of Trump's list of potential FEMA nominees, three sources tell NBC News.
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Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy
Trump made similar false claims about FEMA being out of money in the wake of Hurricane Helene in the fall.
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 disaster assistance claims because of a lack of insurance information.
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The political firestorm that's about to singe Capitol Hill
FEMA is bracing for the price tag ... "We're going to need the United States Congress to follow up with appropriations to help provide significant help for our fellow Americans who need this ...
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 response to the Los Angeles wildfires.
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FEMA gives Boston, MBTA $13M to reduce flood risks
Boston and the MBTA will receive nearly $13 million from the from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to protect neighborhoods and infrastructure from the impacts of climate change.
LA 'still in such a dangerous situation': FEMA Administrator Criswell
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell warned that Los Angeles is "still in such a dangerous situation" in an interview Sunday on ABC News' "This Week."
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Biden says feds to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery; FEMA assistance available
He added, "I'm going to make an appeal right now to the United States Congress ... morning that FEMA has "no money" under the Biden administration, which is false. Congress passed a bill in ...
Crossroads UW accepting applications toward federal food, shelter grant
Crossroads United Way reports that Elkhart County has been awarded funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.