The Hill11d
DHS inspector general confirms FEMA audit
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari confirmed that his office initiated an audit of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in mid-December over ...
FOX News on MSN1d
Lawmakers press DHS nominee Kristi Noem on border policy, FEMA, and bias concerns
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on key issues raised during Kristi Noem’s Senate confirmation hearing on ‘America Reports.’ ...
USA Today4d
California wildfire victims can claim a one-time $770 FEMA payment: How to apply
The federal assistance, offered through a Federal Emergency Management Agency program, is designed to cover the cost of essential items like water, formula, gasoline and prescription drugs.
CBS News6d
FEMA administrator says L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfires, but "they have never seen 100-mile-an-hour winds"
Washington — FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said Sunday that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for devastating wildfires, noting that the area is prone to fires. But "they have never seen ...
Los Angeles Times5d
Fire victims can get aid from the feds. How to apply for FEMA and avoid potential scams
You can report a possible FEMA fraud by emailing StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov or calling 866-223-0814. Individuals affected by the fires who may have received donations via a GoFundMe page could ...
ABC73d
How your GoFundMe could impact your FEMA assistance for LA wildfires
However, victims have to be careful when using crowdsourcing to raise money because it could affect the money they can get from FEMA. More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed or damaged in ...
Fox News5d
FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina, according to a Monday announcement. The program, which was set to expire on ...
Fox News8d
FEMA kicks hurricane survivors out of temporary housing into snowstorm and freezing temperatures
Residents of Western North Carolina are confused about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's role in helping locals with disaster recovery after Hurricane Helene. Locals are especially ...
Asheville Citizen-Times2d
FEMA again extends hotel vouchers for thousands of WNC residents displaced by Helene
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended hotel stays for more than 3,000 Western North Carolina residents displaced by Tropical Storm Helene until Jan. 25, the agency announced Jan. 13.
Oklahoma's News12d
Childcare centers face new emergency rules from DHS
On Tuesday morning, childcare center owners talked in front of DHS at a public hearing voicing their concerns. “At the top of the rules it says emergency, and it certainly is for childcare ...
Government Executive5d
What does the head of Homeland Security do?
The secretary of homeland security is the newest permanent member ... Other formerly standalone agencies, like the Federal Emergency Management Agency, were brought into the new department.