California Sen. Alex Padilla introduced several bills to increase firefighter pay, expand FEMA funding and include affordable ...

Coverage of the firefighters' battle to improve containment over the Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the ...

The National Weather Service warns to “stay on guard for a fast-moving fire,” as winds may challenge containment efforts.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The deadline, initially Friday, now sits on Jan. 14. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell says those who receive the notification who are still in need of housing are still eligible, but they need ...

North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) hammered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during an interview, saying the agency needs to be overhauled and have a new director at its helm.

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 ...

So many people here in the Tampa Bay area are still rebuilding after the hurricanes. A FEMA program that has helped hundreds of displaced families is now coming to an end. Families are now being ...

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell will likely talk about the fires on ABC’s “This Week,” CNN’s “State of the Union” and CBS’s “Face the ...

Ask for references from friends or your insurance company. Be cautious of anyone asking for money to assist with FEMA applications or other government aid. FEMA does not charge fees for processing ...