Governing

Long-Awaited FEMA Council Report Sets the Stage for Reform

The report from the FEMA Review Council affirms the need for the agency, but urges changes in federal and state ...
Federal News Network

FEMA to create public assistance dashboard under new law

The requirement for FEMA to publicize public assistance claims comes as the FEMA Review Council calls for greater "transparency" at the agency.

Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes major redesign of federal disaster response role

A council appointed by President Trump to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency proposed a major overhaul to the ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

FEMA funds available to help Kona-low victims

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said funding is available to eligible, private nonprofits to help recover from damage caused by the Kona-low floods from March 10 to 24.

Trump Administration weakened disaster response. What it means for Louisiana

The Trump Administration has weakened disaster preparation and response. Here's what that would mean for Louisiana in the ...

Tennesseans affected by deadly January winter storm have less than one month to apply for disaster assistance, TEMA says

Tennesseans who were affected by the deadly winter storm in January 2026 have less than one month to apply for FEMA ...
Politifact

Under Trump, more FEMA disaster assistance applications are in limbo for longer

As of Jan. 28, the Federal Emergency Management Agency had 18 disaster declaration applications awaiting President Donald Trump’s approval. Eleven are more than a month old and some date back to ...

FEMA's disaster relief fund hits red zone ahead of hurricane season

FEMA's disaster relief fund has dropped below $3 billion, triggering Immediate Needs Funding, which means the agency must ...
Olean Times Herald

FEMA can’t help until it handles its own disaster

The government agency responsible for handling natural disasters is something of a disaster itself. The good news is that its ...