DHS shutdown leaves local emergency responders on their own amid extreme weather, expert warns

A public safety expert warned that the DHS shutdown could devastate local disaster response, with grant funding impacted as extreme weather threatens communities.

How Texans can get emergency help during the winter storm, from road conditions to roadside assistance

Texans are urged to use state and local emergency resources, including roadside assistance, warming centers and 211 services, ...
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Under Trump, more FEMA disaster assistance applications are in limbo for longer

As of Jan. 28, the Federal Emergency Management Agency had 18 disaster declaration applications awaiting President Donald Trump’s approval. Eleven are more than a month old and some date back to ...

FEMA denies disaster relief meant for storm damaged homes in Illinois

The federal government has officially rejected an Illinois request for disaster funding for victims impacted by severe storms last year.

More Tennessee counties eligible for FEMA help after winter storm

Find the latest information on Winter Storm Fern recovery and which counties have access to additional FEMA aid.

Disaster relief fund threatened as partial shutdown takes hold

The federal government's main disaster relief fund is dwindling as the partial shutdown of DHS nears the end of its first ...