'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 ...
Trump expects to tour California wildfire devastation next week
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has sharply criticized California's response to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, ...
‘Karma is real:’ Threats over California fire aid reshape disaster politics
There is growing unease among other blue-state Democrats that threats to condition disaster assistance will not be unique to ...
Hit by Wildfire? Here’s How to Deal With Insurers and FEMA.
You don’t need to settle for what your insurance company or the government first offers. And you don’t have to fight alone.
As the wildfires grew closer, people with disabilities say they often had to fend for themselves
When people with disabilities aren’t included in disaster plans, the results can be deadly, advocates say. They advise that ...
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Petaluma receives $637,000 grant toward new emergency operations center
The grant of over $637,000, announced last spring by Rep. Jared Huffman, was officially approved in a 6-0 consent calendar ...
Roy S. Johnson: Tuberville’s California callous relief stance betrays all Americans
Tubs conquered the trifecta on Monday when he said the crestfallen victims of California’s devastating wildfires — those who ...
Six months after Borel Fire, recovery still seems a long way off
It's been six months since the Borel Fire destroyed the town of Havilah and displaced dozens of households, and while ...
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
It’s something that’s unfortunately very common,” said an attorney with the FTC. Beware of people pressuring you to "act fast ...
FEMA Assistance: How To Know If You Qualify for the Critical Needs Application
“If you have insurance and are applying for FEMA disaster assistance, you must file a claim with your insurance company first," according to the agency. “By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for ...
Three takeaways from DHS nominee Kristi Noem’s confirmation hearing
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) is expected to cruise through the process to confirmation after surviving a fairly quiet hearing that lasted less than three hours.
Roswell FEMA disaster recovery center closes after Chaves County flooding last year
The Roswell Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 5 p.m. Saturday. The center was opened in October after powerful flooding in Chaves County that swept away cars and caused significant ...