Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's policy of personally reviewing large grants held up a request to renew emergency housing aid on Maui, a new report says.

States need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months.

In October 2025, after summer storms severely affected areas of the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump, a Republican, approved Federal Emergency Management Assistance disaster relief aid for ...

In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. Below is some guidance from FEMA to help better understand the ...

A few days before a massive winter storm dumped snow and ice on a large swath of the country, disrupted travel and killed more than 30 people, a Florida congressman warned that the Federal Emergency ...

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 ...

The city's Southwest Side saw some of the worst damage from those strong storms. Residents whose homes were impacted say they are disappointed that disaster relief has not arrived. "We're frustrated, ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied the state of Arizona disaster assistance after flooding in September caused damage that local leaders say reached $30 million. Arizona Gov.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved FEMA Public Assistance (FEMA PA) and FEMA PA Category B to ...