FEMA Disaster Relief News Monitoring

Exclusive-FEMA chief was set to be fired before public break with Trump

Audio By Carbonatix By Nathan Layne and Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Before Cameron Hamilton headed to Capitol Hill on May 7 to testify about the Federal Emergency Management Agency he was leading, the former Navy SEAL cleaned out his desk, knowing …

Disaster relief approved for wildfires in March

The White House has approved Governor Kevin Stitt's request for federal disaster assistance for seven counties affected by wildfires in March. Individuals and business owners affected in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne …

FEMA assistance available for Union County residents affected by severe weather

UNION COUNTY, Ky. (WFIE) - A major disaster was declared for several Kentucky counties, including Union, on Friday, and now FEMA is offering help to those affected. The declaration was for the storms on May 16 and 17 which had straight-line winds and …

1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on May 23, for severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. How To Apply for FEMA …

World News | Trump Approves FEMA Disaster Relief for 8 States

Jackson (Mississippi), May 23 (AP) President Donald Trump green-lit disaster relief for eight states on Friday, assistance that some of the communities rocked by natural disasters have been waiting on for months. The major disaster declaration approvals …

Trump approves FEMA disaster relief for 8 states

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — President Donald Trump green-lit disaster relief for eight states on Friday, assistance that some of the communities rocked by natural disasters have been waiting on for months. The major disaster declaration approvals allow Arkansas, …

FEMA announces federal disaster assistance for local counties for April 2-22 severe weather

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Arkansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from April …

Federal disaster assistance available for county

Jefferson County residents affected the severe March storm may apply for federal aid. FEMA announced today, May 23, that President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for Missouri residents following the storms on March 14-15 that …

Federal disaster assistance approved following deadly tornado

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - Governor Andy Beshear announced Friday night that President Donald Trump approved his initial request for individual assistance for six counties affected by tornadoes one week ago. 19 people died in Kentucky. 17 deaths were in …

President Trump authorizes disaster relief for Missouri counties

President Donald J. Trump has approved two major disaster declarations for Missouri following severe weather events that included storms, tornadoes, and flooding between March 14-15 and March 30-April 8. The announcement was made by Governor Mike Kehoe. …

President Trump approves federal disaster assistance in Missouri for March 14-15 storms

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - President Donald Trump announced Friday that federal disaster assistance is now available to the areas of Missouri affected by the severe storms from March 14-15. This makes federal funding available to those affected in …

Trump approves FEMA disaster relief for 8 states

FEMA says President Trump approves two disaster assistance declarations for Missouri following March, April storms

One disaster declaration focuses on recovery from severe storms including tornadoes that took place March 14 and 15. Federal funds are now available for individuals affected by those storms. Locations covered under the declaration include Bollinger, Butler …

New federal regulations on disaster aid could affect RI. Here's why.Richard Burroughs 

The Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to have fewer than 10 hurricanes, with two making landfall in the U.S. President Trump's proposed changes to FEMA disaster funding could significantly impact Rhode Island's ability to recover from future …

Opinion: For storm-torn St. Louis, Trump's cuts are another disaster

Josh Mogerman My heart sank when I saw my old house in St. Louis. Friday’s tornado absolutely wacked my former block in the DeBaliviere Place neighborhood, where my family had lived until recently. Neighbors sent photos of splintered trees. The same images …

Trump rejects FEMA aid to North Carolina—after once accusing Biden of 'abandoning' the state

North Carolina was denied Hurricane Helene's aid by Donald Trump's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Interestingly, Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration for ignoring the state, abandoning the region, and mishandling the …

How does FEMA approve disaster funds? Complicated story, but we have a clue

This article includes reporting and contribution from a number of reporters and outlets along the Mississippi, including Phillip Powell (Arkansas Times), Lucas Dufalla (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette), Cassandra Stephenson (Tennessee Lookout), and Illan Ireland …

Governor Moore seeks FEMA's aid for flood damage assessment in Western Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced that he has issued a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments in areas of Western Maryland following the damage caused by the recent flooding. The recent flooding …

Bishop L J Guillory Welcomes Dr. Dre Back to Compton for the Opening of the Andre 'Dr. Dre' Young Performing Arts Center

Bishop L J Guillory, Ombudsman General Welcomes Dr. Dre Back to Compton for the Opening of the Andre 'Dr. Dre' Young Performing Arts Center COMPTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bishop L J Guillory, Ombudsman …

Washington DC International Advisory Firm Establishes Presence in South Africa

GPS Moves to Offer Legal/Lobbying/Business Advisory Services to African Governments & Private Sector Markets WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Political Solutions ™ LLC (GPS) a Washington, …

Congressional Breakfast: Peace and Cooperation Unites Global Leaders to Champion Moral Leadership and Peacebuilding

Peace and Cooperation emerged as a vital high-level forum convening key voices in international politics WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises— …

RMPStudio™ Announces New Book in 2025, 'The Ambassador: Two Hats. Two Presidents.' by Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret)

A Pioneering memoir by U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret.) highlights her journey from Puerto Rico to the global stage, bridging diplomacy, and leadership. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RMPStudio™, a leader in …

Orlando Dentist Dr. Cuong T. Phan Now VA-Certified to Provide Dental Care to Eligible Veterans

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veterans in Central Florida now have expanded access to dental care as Dr. Cuong T. Phan of Phan-tastic Smiles has officially received certification from the U.S. Department of …

Victory Tax Lawyers Analyze 2024 U.S. Tax Debt Trends in New Report

Tax gap reaches $696B as IRS resumes collections. Victory Tax Lawyers highlight relief programs and the dangers of self-representation. CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The top tax law firm Victory Tax Lawyers presented …

Williams Asset Management Named One of Baltimore Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work

COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williams Asset Management is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for 2025, marking the firm’s first-ever …

Five Individuals Indicted in Insider Trading Scheme

Five individuals were charged in a 19-count indictment yesterday for their participation in a scheme to trade securities on the basis of material nonpublic information about the merger between two companies that resulted in profits of over $600,000. …

Hawaii Woman Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud and Tax Fraud

A Hawaii woman pleaded guilty yesterday to defrauding her mortgage lender and conspiring to defraud the IRS by fraudulently obtaining a tax refund and then thwarting the IRS’ efforts to recoup it. The following is according to court documents and …

Founder of Haitian Orphanage Sentenced to 210 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Boys in his Care

A Colorado man was sentenced today to 210 years in prison for sexually abusing numerous children at the orphanage he founded and directed in Haiti. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Michael Karl Geilenfeld, 73, most recently of …

Former President of Asphalt Paving Company Sentenced to Prison for Bid Rigging

Note, the press release headline has been updated and a quote has been included from the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General. A former senior executive of a Michigan asphalt paving company was sentenced yesterday to six months in prison and a $500,000 …

From Galveston to the Gala: SF Bay View Unveils a Juneteenth Fashion Manifesto by Prison Artist C‑Note

Wearable Liberation Meets the Met Gala’s “Tailoring Black Style” Spotlight—A Bay‑Area Exclusive SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper has published “Juneteenth  …

Main Street Economics Urges President Trump to Lead on National Debt Crisis

We Must Act Now, and We Must Act Boldly. The Time for Truth and Courage is Here.” – Les Rubin WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States hurtles toward an unsustainable fiscal future, Main Street …

TravelingWiki CEO Jonathan Sutter Named Among Top Global Duke Alumni Leaders (Alongside Tim Cook, Melinda Gates, Nixon)

Jonathan Sutter named by Microsoft's Bing alongside Tim Cook, Melinda French Gates and Richard Nixon as "most successful (Duke) alumni" DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading into the Memorial Day …

Council Backs District Improvement Financing for Roxbury

The Council adopted a resolution to formally support the Roxbury District Improvement Financing (DIF) to be utilized in Roxbury - a move aimed at driving long-term, community-rooted investment in affordable housing, small business growth, arts and culture, …

Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper Announce Independent Investigation Into School Transportation Safety

Mintz Attorney Natashia Tidwell will lead independent review of safety measures under the Boston Public Schools contract with Transdev, following the death of kindergartener Lens A. Joseph Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent …

Boston EMS Week: We Care. For Everyone.

This week, the Council adopted a resolution proudly recognizing Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, honoring the extraordinary dedication and courage of the men and women who respond to medical emergencies across our city every day. Designated by …

May 23 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Honoring Fallen Heroes and Gold Star Families on Memorial Day

As Memorial Day approaches, the Council pays tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation. This solemn day of remembrance, observed on the last Monday in May, is a time to reflect on their …

Mayor Wu and the Office of Returning Citizens Announce $900,000 in Grants to Support Reentry

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Returning Citizens (ORC), announced the award of over $900,000 to community organizations through two grant programs funded through the City’s annual operating budget that will provide …