FEMA Newswire

FEMA announces billion-dollar funding to boost state disaster readiness and security; here’s how it works

FEMA is making billion-dollar changes in light of recent environmental tragedies According to a news release, FEMA, otherwise known as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said it is “marking billions of dollars in federal funding” to “help states …

FEMA payouts for Tennesseans affected by April storms passes $5M as application deadline approaches

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $5 million in disaster assistance over the last month to Tennesseans affected by severe storms and flooding in April. But the window for individuals to apply for aid is drawing to a close — …

U.S. Rep. Figures discusses possible FEMA changes: ‘We can do better, and we have to do better’

MONTGOMERY – A bipartisan group in Congress is working on legislation to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at the federal level rather than sending funding through block grants to the states, according to U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D- …

FEMA denies Individual Assistance for 2 counties and Public Assistance for another, Gov. Andy Beshear responds

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has rejected Individual Assistance for Christian and Todd counties hit by tornadoes in May, as well as Public Assistance for Leslie County, prompting Gov. Andy Beshear to announce plans for …

3 Kentucky counties denied additional FEMA assistance after severe weather earlier this year

Gov. Andy Beshear said he plans to appeal FEMA’s decision. FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied additional assistance for Kentuckians impacted by severe weather this year. Flooding in April and devastating tornadoes in …

Multiple KY counties denied FEMA assistance for April, May storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSMV) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied two counties in Kentucky Individual Assistance, and an additional county has also been denied Public Assistance for the storms that impacted the state in April and May. Kentucky was …

After Central Texas floods, Austin urges FEMA to restore grant for stalled levee project

Austin city leaders are urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reinstate $50 million in funding for flood protection upgrades to critical city utility infrastructure — money that was pulled earlier this year.  In 2022, FEMA appropriated $50 …

FEMA denials hurting Helene recovery efforts, NC officials tell state lawmakers

Western North Carolinians still need debris piles removed from storefronts and waterways. But it’s not happening quickly, state officials said Wednesday, because the federal government has been unusually aggressive in denying requests for aid in recent …

Westernport works to rebuild as residents face FEMA funding roadblock

The Maryland town is still trying to recover from May's severe flooding without FEMA aid, prompting residents to seek alternative support. WESTERNPORT, Md. — Westernport, Maryland was one of the areas hit hardest by severe flooding in May. The town now …

PEMA director confirms cuts to disaster relief after Trump Administration's FEMA cuts

Franklin County — The Trump Administration’s cuts to FEMA could affect funding for the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. CBS 21’s Alex Thill asked PEMA Director Randy Padfield about the commonwealth’s funding for natural disaster mitigation on …

FEMA denies requests by Kentucky for further tornado assistance in three counties

FEMA is denying federal individual assistance to those hit by May’s tornadoes in Christian and Todd counties. That’s according to a letter from the agency to Gov. Andy Beshear. Beshear said in a press release Wednesday that he would appeal the decision. …

FEMA assistance granted to 23 Indiana counties for severe storms and tornadoes

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — President Trumped approved a major disaster declaration for 23 Indiana Counties for the severe storms and tornadoes that ripped across the state from late March and into early April. The declaration allows for federal public …

WATCH: Michigan officials outline FEMA options following ice storm disaster declaration

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division provide an update on FEMA disaster assistance available to state, tribal, local governments, and certain private non-profits following the …

Officials warn of FEMA impersonators in flood areas

WHEELING — Scams involving people impersonating FEMA workers have begun surfacing in areas hit by floods over the Father’s Day weekend, according to the West Virginia Attorney General’s office, and people should be careful to whom they give donations or …

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks out after denied FEMA flood relief

Ohio Task Force 1 activated by FEMA for tsunami response in Hawaii

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Ohio Task Force 1 (OH-TF1) has been activated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of a national response to tsunami conditions happening in Hawaii. These tsunami conditions are a result of an 8.8 magnitude …

FEMA Spending $608M To Build Immigrant Detention Centers 

Source: The Washington Post / Getty On today’s episode of Wow, They’re Really Playing In Our Faces Right Now, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it will send $608 million to states building concentration camps immigrant detention …

Southwest Side Neighbors Hit Hard By Storms Need FEMA Relief, Local Leaders Say

GAGE PARK — Local officials are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to declare an emergency for parts of the South and Southwest sides affected by strong, sudden storms Friday and Monday. Friday’s heavy rainfall left thousands of neighbors with flooded basements …

Questions surrounding FEMA funding and FEMA review council

LOUISIANA (KLFY) — When it comes to natural disasters, Louisiana is no stranger to them, especially the damage to homes and businesses, leaving families in need of recovery. But with the possibility of funding cuts to FEMA, Louisiana families could face …

Velatura Public Benefit Corporation Endorses CMS Interoperability Framework as Blueprint for Healthcare Transformation

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Velatura Public Benefit Corporation (Velatura) today announced its enthusiastic support and commitment to implementing the groundbreaking CMS Interoperability Framework, pledging …

AI Energy Gap Narrows as Orders Open for 5GW Green Power and 5M Tons/Yr Green Fuel

Open Origin opens industrial orders for Tier IV green power and metallurgic-grade ammonia, for AI, data centers, and shipping. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid growing concerns as AI and industrial energy …

Senate supports EPA in bipartisan rebuke as employees on leave await decision

EPA employees on leave will learn whether they will return to work or remain on administrative leave following their dissent. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a show of bipartisan consensus, a new Senate …

Republican lawmakers demand OMB Director Vought release NIH funds

Republican lawmakers wrote to OMB Director Russel Vought demanding the release of Congressionally appropriated NIH funds. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Bethesda Declaration, National Institutes of …

Introducing the 2025 Fine Arts Work Center Scholarship Recipients

This summer, six Boston-based poets and writers are spending a transformative week in Provincetown honing their craft, supported by a scholarship from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the Fine Arts Work Center. Each summer, the Fine Arts Work …

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $1.7 Million in Neighborhood Jobs Trust Funding Awarded to Community Organizations Expanding ...

Funding will prepare eligible residents to enter new careers in healthcare, clean energy, and childcare   Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) today announced the allocation of $1.7 million of Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) …

Top Lawyer Patrick Edgerton of Edgerton & Edgerton Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

WEST CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What do farms, breaking in horses, and cowboy boots have to do with being a top ranked lawyer? Everything if you are Patrick Edgerton, partner in the law firm Edgerton & …

Southampton African-American Museum Hosts a Champagne Brunch Chaired by Jean Shafiroff

Award-Winning Actress Novi Brown Joins Brenda Simmons and Philanthropists for a Glamorous Morning of Giving NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) held its summer champagne …

Agility Capital, Inc. Launches Investment Banking Platform For Restaurant & Real Estate Sectors

Agility Capital Holding (ENX:AGIL) TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agility Capital Holding Inc. ("Agility") (Euronext: AGIL), via its wholly owned US subsidiary Agility Capital, Inc., is pleased to …

HIEMA – NEWS RELEASE – ALL CLEAR-TSUNAMI THREAT

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA   MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. LOGAN DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUNA HOʻOMALU PŌULIA   HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY KEʻ …

Exodus Cry Releases Groundbreaking Documentary Exposing Sex Buyers

Launches Global Campaign to Make Sex Buying a Felony LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exodus Cry, a global leader in the fight against sex trafficking, announces the release of Buying Her, a first-of-its-kind …

Dermatology Providers Agree to Pay Nearly $850,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Wound Repair Claims

Forefront Dermatology S.C. and Henghold Surgery Center LLC, have agreed to pay $847,394 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing the submission of falsely coded claims to Medicare for wound repair procedures. …

Justice Department Releases Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice released Guidance to ensure that recipients of federal funding do not engage in unlawful discrimination.  In particular, it clarifies that federal antidiscrimination laws apply to programs or initiatives that …

Boston Invited to Join the World Cities Culture Forum

In recognition of the City’s cultural diversity and strength, Boston becomes the next U.S. city to join a global network using culture to power economic growth, equity, and innovation. Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Boston has been officially invited to …

Summit Helps Teens Explore Healthy Relationships and Coping Skills

Boston Public Health Commission's ‘Break-up Summit’ is on July 31 and brings together 200 teens and 50 providers from across the city Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston, and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are hosting a summit for teens …

VAREP Endorses the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025

Applauds Inclusion of the VALID Act and Calls on VSOs to Join the Effort Backs broader reforms to expand access and increase supply in underserved communities WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Veterans …

VETCOMM US Supports American Legion Baseball Tournament; CEO Kate Monroe Throws Out First Pitch

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a proud show of support for veterans and youth, VETCOMM US has donated $2,000 to sponsor the California American Legion Baseball Tournament, reinforcing its commitment to …

Axios Security Group and Axios Investigations Firm Hosts Outreach Event to Aid Homeless Veterans During Heatwave

Axios Security Group provides tents, food, and 48 cases of water to homeless veterans in Fort Bragg amid dangerous summer heatwave. FORT BRAGG, NC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the spirit of honor, service, and …

Record Exodus: North Americans Flee to #1 Expat Destination as Panama Residency Company Reports 300% Surge in Inquiries

Historic migration wave sees Americans and Canadians escape rising costs and political tensions for Panama paradise PANAMA, PANAMA, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As political tensions soar and living costs spiral out of control across …

Financial Leadership and Innovation: Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende Drives Global Financial Inclusion

CHEYENNE, WY, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global changemaker and decorated military veteran Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende, Founder and Chief Abundance Strategists of KaizenRhino Solutions International, is leading a …