FEMA News Monitoring

St. Louis residents want quick federal tornado relief and worry when it will arrive

Shahieda Hudson felt a combination of luck and loss from this month’s destructive tornado. Hudson lives in St. Louis’ Wells Goodfellow neighborhood, which experienced uneven damage after an EF3 tornado ripped through parts of north St. Louis. The tornado …

‘More work to do’: Gov. Stein cites tourism strength after Helene, calls on FEMA to fund cleanup

Peter Roff: FEMA Exposes Dysfunction by Stiffing Twitchell Reservoir Storm Contractors

The guy who wrote the song, “It Never Rains in Southern California,” was wrong. It does rain in Southern California. Often. When it does, it often comes in torrents, leaving local leaders in a pickle. They’re not prepared for the disasters these storms …

What Are Natural Disasters Doing to Our Mental Health?

At 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2024, Tara Green and her partner, Steven Taylor, were at home on Siesta Key, deciding what to make for dinner. Outside, the wind had started to pick up and gray clouds hung low in the sky, a reminder that Hurricane Helene was …

Full list of 4 FEMA recovery centers across the Valley

by: Alejandra Yañez Posted: May 27, 2025 / 02:34 PM CDT Updated: May 27, 2025 / 04:34 PM CDT HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Four disaster recovery centers are being opened throughout the Rio Grande Valley to help residents with recovery efforts …

Rep. Judy Chu and advocates push FEMA for more housing assistance for Eaton Fire survivors

Federal agencies must do more to house struggling victims from January’s Eaton Fires, Rep. Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park) and advocacy groups argued Tuesday. Chu hosted a roundtable at the Altadena Library with officials from the Federal Emergency Management …

Stein: FEMA rejection will cost North Carolinians hundreds of millions

(The Center Square) – Hundreds of millions of dollars, from taxpayers in North Carolina, are going to help continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene following FEMA’s second rejection. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein said despite the administrative setback from …

FEMA extends work for Westport tsunami tower after feds halted funding 

By Jerry Knaak / The Daily World  On April 4, the Trump administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) abruptly canceled the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program plunging numerous local …

FEMA Has Canceled Its Hurricane Strategic Plan

Federal forecasters have predicted there will be a 60% chance of an above average hurricane season this year. A typical year averages about 14 tropical storms, and seven of them build into hurricanes. Of the named storms that NOAA has anticipated, six to …

Sen. Rick Scott urges hurricane preparations, dismisses concerns over FEMA readiness

FEMA, SBA and the State of Arkansas Are Adding More Sites to Assist Survivors

LITTLE ROCK– The state of Arkansas, FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer face-to-face help at four additional sites this week for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Homeowners …

FEMA arrives in Laurel County as tornado recovery efforts continue

LONDON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency arrived in Laurel County on Saturday, as officials said representatives are in place to assist those impacted by the May 16 tornado. “They’ve been working very hard,” Laurel County Judge Executive David …

As Hurricane Season Looms, FEMA Is Being Torn to Shreds

With the official start of hurricane season less than a week away, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing a storm of its own. Donald Trump’s administration has begun gutting the agency, slashing budgets and cutting staff. The president …

FEMA begins home inspections in Saline County after spring storms

 Saline County residents who applied for federal assistance following severe storms in April should expect to hear from FEMA soon, as the agency begins home inspections to assess damage. Homeowners and renters in Saline County and 15 other Arkansas …

FEMA to Participate in Joint Assessments of Damage to Public Infrastructure and Debris Removal Costs for St. Louis City ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2025 FEMA to Participate in Joint Assessments of Damage to Public Infrastructure and Debris Removal Costs for St. Louis City and St. Louis and Scott Counties Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the Federal Emergency …

Shady Oaks operating while repairs take place

GARDEN CITY — Most area residents likely know Shady Oaks Campground in Garden City primarily as the site of the Blue Earth County Fair in late summer. But for many from the area and beyond, it’s also the secluded, tree-covered, river-encircled site for …

South Baltimore’s huge flood mitigation project takes multimillion dollar hit from Trump cuts

The high-intensity thunderstorm had swiftly rendered Hanover Street impassable. Motorists were pushing their stuck cars off the submerged road as the fire department kept watch. The scene last July was not uncommon. The area along the Patapsco River’s …

In areas near January's fires, rent is climbing faster than rest of county

Several months after fires tore through Pacific Palisades and Altadena, rent near burn areas is rising faster than elsewhere in Los Angeles County, according to an L.A. Times analysis of Zillow data. In ZIP codes within three miles of the Palisades fire, …

Louisianan has hand in FEMA's fate: Who will come to rescue after hurricane?

Mark Cooper, former Louisiana Homeland Security director and chief of staff, has been appointed to a federal task force. The task force will develop a plan to eliminate FEMA as the primary disaster recovery coordinator. The Trump administration aims to …

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Launch of Late Night Food Truck Program

Food truck operators encouraged to sign up for lottery by Wednesday, June 4 for opportunity to participate in new nighttime food truck program across Boston neighborhoods Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of the Office of Nightlife Economy Late …

New Edition of Brian Oglesby’s Bold Book Sparks National Dialogue on Race, Politics, and Policy

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, retired military officer, and cultural commentator Brian Oglesby has released a new, expanded edition of his provocative and widely discussed book, Progressives, Leftists, …

PERIOD. and Alliance for Period Supplies Celebrate the Introduction of the Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2025

The Menstrual Equity Act of 2025 aims to eliminate period poverty and expand access to menstrual products. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Congresswoman Grace Meng Reintroduces Menstrual Equity for All Act …

Media Statement By Dr. Gail C. Christopher: America 5 Years After George Floyd’s Murder

Dr. Christopher, leader of the National Collaborative for Health Equity, says racial justice faces headwinds, but accomplishments have not been erased WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Five years ago, at the …

Pat & Charlene Neal Honor 1977 Commitment with $500K Gift to New College of Florida Fueling a New Era of Growth & Impact

SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly fifty years after first pledging support to New College of Florida, acclaimed Florida builder, statesman, and civic visionary Pat Neal and his wife Charlene have completed a $ …

New Capital Project Toolkit Helps Towns and Schools Avoid Project Failure, Win Community Support, and Deliver Results

A first of its kind toolkit helps municipal leaders and school boards win community trust, pass referendums, and deliver capital projects. CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the country, school boards and municipalities …

United States Secures the Extraditions of Individuals Accused of Violent and Other Serious Crimes from Canada, Colombia, ...

Note: The defendants whose names are underlined hyperlink to press releases. WASHINGTON — Extensive coordination between the Justice Department and law enforcement authorities in Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, …

Two Foreign Nationals Indicted for Plot to Silence U.S. Dissident and Smuggle U.S. Military Technology to China

Federal grand juries in Milwaukee and Los Angeles each returned indictments charging two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom and a U.S. lawful permanent resident, with interstate stalking and conspiracy …

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Campus Program Pre-Application Information Session

OVW conducted a pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus program. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed this NOFO’s requirements and …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Signs Bills to Advance Educational and Developmental Success for ...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS FIVE BILLS TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SUCCESS FOR KEIKI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today …

Republican Candidate Sharifah Hardie Calls for Economic Action, Not More Incarceration, in California Governor’s Race

Sharifah Hardie rejects GOP status quo, calls for jobs over jails and a bold economic plan to rebuild California from the ground up. COLTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, a Republican candidate for …

California Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie Highlights $75M SWorx Expansion to Put Californians Back to Work

Sharifah Hardie showcases SWorx Bottling’s $75M expansion as a real solution to create jobs and rebuild California’s economy from the ground up. COLTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, Republican candidate …

Mayor Wu and Boston Parks and Recreation Department Cut Ribbon at Flour Bakery on Boston Common

Mayor Michelle Wu today joined the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, celebrated pastry chef Joanne Chang, and community members to cut the ribbon on Flour Bakery + Café’s newest location in the Boston Common Concession Pavilion. Selected through a …

New Webcast Covers Family Office Hiring Trends; Podcast with Pat Soldano Shares Key Family Biz Research Insights

Securing Talent, Family-owned Business Concerns Spotlighted in Two New Online Episodes Now Available WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing top talent for family office success and detailing the top tax and …

Dr. Michael C. Threatt releases his 180 Days Later: Reset, Renew, Reframe – A CEO’s Strategic Impact and Vision Report

Dr. Michael C. Threatt Launches Roadmap 2030: A Strategic Path Forward: Tackling Financial Challenges and Restoring Public Trust on the Journey to HUD Recovery SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In just 180 days, the …

TravelingWiki's Jonathan Sutter Cited w/United Airlines, Airbus & Emirates as Leading Challenge to Existing Travel Norms

TravelingWiki CEO Jonathan Sutter has been named as the leading compelling antithetical to the status quo in Autism & Aviation for Non Visible Disabilities DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the eve of extensive Midwest …

Microplastics Emergency and Public Health: ALLATRA Shares Research at Bay Atlantic University

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 20, 2025, Bay Atlantic University and the Global Policy Institute, in collaboration with ALLATRA and the Creative Society, hosted a pivotal event that examined the …

DLNR News Release – WAILOA CENTER ART EXCHANGE AND EXHIBITION, May 29, 2025

Posted on May 29, 2025 in Main STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA   DAWN N.S. CHANG CHAIRPERSON KA LUNA HOʻOKELE     CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS TO …

DOA News release on specialty crop grant program

           STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ʻOIHANA MAHIʻAI   SHARON HURD CHAIRPERSON KA LUNA HOʻOKELE   DEAN M. MATSUKAWA DEPUTY TO THE CHAIRPERSON KA HOPE LUNA HOʻOKELE     HDOA …

DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: Visitor Industry Grows Again in April 2025

      STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI   RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS DIVISION   JAMES …