FEMA Newswire

When FEMA failed to test soil for toxic substances after the L.A. fires, The Times had it done. The results were ...

On the heels of the Eaton and Palisades fires, among the most destructive urban wildfires in U.S. history, federal and state disaster agencies have refused to pay for soil testing to ensure fire-related contamination no longer remains in thousands of now- …

Opinion: Changes to FEMA are yet another disaster Iowans shouldn’t have to face

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Springtime is blooming across Iowa. Bright tulips whose bulbs have evaded hungry squinnies and squirrels are emerging. The warm breeze, brilliant colors, and …

Governor Abbott joins President Trump's FEMA Review Council

Trump calls for $163bn in cuts to ‘woke’ and ‘wasteful’ federal spending

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Donald Trump has called for $163bn in cuts to federal spending in a sweeping budget proposal that guts programmes his …

Woman pleads guilty to FEMA fraud to get money after Palisades fire

A Los Angeles County woman pleaded guilty Friday, May 2 to seeking disaster relief funds by falsely claiming that her property was damaged in the Pacific Palisades wildfire, despite having no residence affected by the blaze. Hedeshia Robertson, 36, of …

Opinion: Cutting FEMA is a disastrous idea

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. President Donald Trump has said more than once he believes the Federal Emergency Management Agency should be downsized or eliminated. And it’s become apparent …

Swelling local flood danger reflected on new FEMA maps

New preliminary flood risk maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency have expanded areas considered at risk of flooding in some parts of the Monadnock Region. The new maps show the floodway and floodplains in Keene are likely much more expansive …

Residents encouraged to attend Lahaina Community Meeting, May 7

The Lahaina Community Weekly Disaster Recovery Meeting at Lahaina Intermediate School. PC: County of Maui Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s in-person Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Lahaina Intermediate …

Ongoing flooding recovery and remedation process discussed

The Finance Committee recommended approval of providing DRS, previously known as Disaster Recovery Services Inc., a letter of engagement and a promissory note of up to $750,000, for their continued consulting with city officials and staff on how to handle …

Editorial: Communities need FEMA’s help to rebuild after disaster

By The Herald Editorial Board The Trump administration — in its broad and breakneck campaign to transfer responsibility for much of what the federal government has previously delivered for its citizens “back to the states” — is jeopardizing one of the …

Update on Federal Disaster Reform: Efforts to "Rebalance" FEMA's Role

Though there is continuing debate on the underlying cause(s), data clearly supports that natural disasters are occurring with increasing frequency and at a greater cost to the American public (whether personally or through the expenditure of tax dollars). …

The Challenge of Overhauling FEMA In a Climate Changed World

Severe storms hit the Pittsburgh area earlier this week—killing three and causing widespread power outages in the region.   It’s the latest in a string of deadly storms in the U.S.—at least 24 people were killed after storms hit the south and midwest in …

Shrinking or abolishing FEMA is a grave risk to US national security

Executive Summary The US Administration is considering shrinking or abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), despite its key role in US resilience to extreme weather events and other disasters. A capable FEMA is a US national security …

Residents in certain flood-prone areas could see insurance relief by 2027, FEMA says

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Comite Diversion Project is expected to reach a major construction milestone by Spring 2027, according to FEMA. At that point, FEMA would begin to issue a flood risk map update for the affected areas, which could significantly …

Nearly 20% of fire survivor families in FEMA rental housing have missed a payment

Starting March 1, Maui fire survivor households in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s direct lease program were required to start paying rent. Some of those families are delinquent and now face removal from the program. FEMA says 175 families in the …

Without FEMA resilience money, Mass. communities scramble to save flood prevention projects

WHEN THE AXE FELL on $882 million in federal funding aimed at helping communities prepare for future flooding, it came paired with a critique of the program’s very purpose.  The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program “was yet …

Cedar Key residents question FEMA's value ahead of hurricane season

CEDAR KEY, Fla. – Less than two months away from hurricane season, the island community of Cedar Key is still recovering from being ravaged by two of the strongest storms to ever hit the Big Bend region. Several homes, businesses and the city’s post office …

Gov. Ferguson implores FEMA to fund levees for Chehalis River Basin project

By Jerry Knaak / The Daily World  On Friday, April 4, the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent shockwaves across the country with the abrupt cancellation of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. This decision …

The Download: Without FEMA resilience money, Mass. communities scramble to save flood prevention projects

Presentan en Miami el libro 'El vuelo final: La Reina del Aire', el jueves 8 de mayo

El libro está firmado por Jesús Romero, exoficial de inteligencia naval de EE.UU., y Steve Tochterman, exagente especial retirado de la FAA MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El libro El vuelo final: La Reina del Aire se …

Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute Establishes Collaboration with FinGurú

FinGurú and MSI² Seek to Enhance Strategic Information, Innovation, and Expert Analysis MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²), a conservative, nonpartisan think tank founded …

Gateway Hispanic begins collaboration with the Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

The partnership between MSI² and Gateway Hispanic will strengthen political and strategic analysis from a Latino and bilingual perspective MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gateway Hispanic, the bilingual politics and current …

Gateway Hispanic inicia colaboración con el Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

La alianza entre MSI² y Gateway Hispanic fortalecerá el análisis político y estratégico desde una perspectiva latina y bilingüe MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gateway Hispanic, el medio bilingüe de política y …

NAREB Hosts a Record 106 Community Wealth-Building Events Across the Country

At the events, hundreds of families and individuals were equipped with the knowledge necessary to make informed wealth-building decisions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 12, the National Association of …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Wins Passage Of Historic Climate Impact Legislation

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN WINS PASSAGE OF HISTORIC CLIMATE IMPACT LEGISLATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today heralded the Legislature’s …

2025-60 DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONDUCTING UNATTENDED DEATH INVESTIGATION

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONDUCTING UNATTENDED DEATH …

SABR Coalition Commends Reintroduction of Biodiesel Blenders Tax Credit in US House of Representatives

The biodiesel group and its members urge Congress to include the two-year BTC extension in the budget-reconciliation process. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) …

NBCI Honors Dr. James H. Powell and Past and Present Black Clinicians Who Have Promoted Diversity in Clinical Trials

Passing the Baton to the National Clinical Trials Strategies Plan (NCTSP) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches and 27.7 …

Surge in Law School Applications Signals Increasing Interest in Legal Professions

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law schools across the nation are experiencing a surge in student interest for the upcoming academic year. According to the LSAC (Law School Admissions Council), as of April 23, 2025, the …

Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green to Travel to California

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO CALIFORNIA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU  ̶  Governor Josh Green, M.D., will travel to California on Friday, May 2, to attend …

Peruvian National Extradited for Overseeing Call Center That Threatened and Defrauded Spanish-Speaking U.S. Consumers

A resident of Lima, Peru, accused of operating a large fraud and extortion scheme, was extradited to the United States and made her initial appearance in Miami federal court, the Department of Justice and U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced today. …

Four Mexican Nationals Residing Unlawfully in the United States Charged for Their Roles in an International Conspiracy ...

Four Mexican nationals unlawfully residing in the United States have been charged for their roles in an international human smuggling conspiracy that illegally brought aliens across the Canadian border to the United States for profit. Edgar Sanchez-Solis, …

Justice Department Addresses Religious Discrimination in Lawsuit for Former Teacher Denied Exemption from Vaccine ...

The Justice Department today announced that a federal judge has approved a consent decree that settles its lawsuit against the Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter Schools (ASTEC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The lawsuit alleges ASTEC …

Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $2M Medicare Fraud

A federal jury convicted a Louisiana nurse practitioner yesterday for her role in an over $2 million health care fraud scheme. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Shanone Chatman-Ashley, 45, of Opelousas, was a nurse practitioner …

Rising Tide Capital Co-Founder and CNN Hero Alfa Demmellash releases candid conversations with U.S. community builders.

Demmellash hosts insightful conversations highlighting experts the nation desperately needs amidst trade wars, tariffs and growing economic insecurity. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising Tide Capital (RTC)  …

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

While the World Debates Education Reform, $4bn Credit Union Funds Radical AI, Cash and Career App for Local Youth

$10,000 United Federal Credit Union grant for earn-and-learn app 'Life Hub' shows early signs of sound financial behaviour change in B&GC youth. AR, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the 4.5% of U.S. households …

EnSpot Political Helps Slash Campaign Spending with Data-Driven Digital Outreach

WEATON, IL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the political landscape continues to grow more competitive and expensive, EnSpot Political is revolutionizing how political candidates connect with voters—delivering precision- …

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …