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US news
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Acting FEMA chief told staff he didn't know about U.S. hurricane season

Concerns grow over FEMA's leadership competency amidst significant staff reductions and upcoming hurricane season.
Online learning
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

FEMA reduces emergency training before a brutal hurricane season

FEMA has cut training sessions for emergency managers ahead of the hurricane season, moving many online, which may impact coordination and preparedness.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony

FEMA's future is uncertain amidst leadership changes and discussions of potential elimination.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Acting FEMA chief told staff he didn't know about U.S. hurricane season

Concerns grow over FEMA's leadership competency amidst significant staff reductions and upcoming hurricane season.
Online learning
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

FEMA reduces emergency training before a brutal hurricane season

FEMA has cut training sessions for emergency managers ahead of the hurricane season, moving many online, which may impact coordination and preparedness.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony

FEMA's future is uncertain amidst leadership changes and discussions of potential elimination.
NYC LGBT
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Amelia Earhart's Turbulent Relationship

Amelia Earhart's final flights were marked by recklessness influenced by her husband, leading to perilous situations beyond her flying capabilities.
#hurricane-season
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

FEMA faces backlog of emergency aid requests as hurricane season nears

FEMA is experiencing a significant backlog of emergency aid requests ahead of hurricane season, raising concerns about disaster response efficiency.
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago

Moskowitz, expert in disaster management, warns FEMA 'is going to fail' during hurricane season

FEMA is predicted to fail during the hurricane season, impacting disaster response capabilities.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump's FEMA Chief Reportedly Didn't Know US Has a Hurricane Season

The Trump administration's cuts have left the government unprepared for the upcoming hurricane season.
SF politics
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

FEMA head fired after revealing his take on Trump's plans for the agency

FEMA leadership changes raise concerns just ahead of hurricane season amid Trump's criticism of the agency's effectiveness.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

FEMA faces backlog of emergency aid requests as hurricane season nears

FEMA is experiencing a significant backlog of emergency aid requests ahead of hurricane season, raising concerns about disaster response efficiency.
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago

Moskowitz, expert in disaster management, warns FEMA 'is going to fail' during hurricane season

FEMA is predicted to fail during the hurricane season, impacting disaster response capabilities.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump's FEMA Chief Reportedly Didn't Know US Has a Hurricane Season

The Trump administration's cuts have left the government unprepared for the upcoming hurricane season.
SF politics
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

FEMA head fired after revealing his take on Trump's plans for the agency

FEMA leadership changes raise concerns just ahead of hurricane season amid Trump's criticism of the agency's effectiveness.
#disaster-response
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

FEMA leader is out, amid questions over future of the agency

FEMA's acting administrator Cameron Hamilton has been replaced amidst calls from President Trump to eliminate the agency.
Online Community Development
fromNature
4 days ago

Disaster relief needs community trust - authorities must earn it

FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene highlighted the need for improved community engagement to combat misinformation and build trust.
SF politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

FEMA Isn't Ready for Disaster Season, Workers Say

FEMA employees express serious concerns about the agency's readiness for disasters amid uncertainty and possible staff cuts.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

As climate hazards worsen, Trump moves to weaken FEMA and shift disaster response onto states

FEMA's structural changes and budget cuts threaten disaster response amid increasing climate-related crises.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

FEMA leader is out, amid questions over future of the agency

FEMA's acting administrator Cameron Hamilton has been replaced amidst calls from President Trump to eliminate the agency.
Online Community Development
fromNature
4 days ago

Disaster relief needs community trust - authorities must earn it

FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene highlighted the need for improved community engagement to combat misinformation and build trust.
SF politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

FEMA Isn't Ready for Disaster Season, Workers Say

FEMA employees express serious concerns about the agency's readiness for disasters amid uncertainty and possible staff cuts.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

As climate hazards worsen, Trump moves to weaken FEMA and shift disaster response onto states

FEMA's structural changes and budget cuts threaten disaster response amid increasing climate-related crises.
#climate-change
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump wants to cut more disaster recovery funding. Nearly every Congressional district has recently needed the money

FEMA and HUD funding is critical for disaster recovery amidst increasing climate-related disasters affecting nearly all U.S. congressional districts.
US news
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
3 months ago

Government Watchdog Issues Unprecedented Warning on State of U.S. Disaster Response

FEMA's disaster aid delivery is now on the GAO's High-Risk List due to staffing issues and increasing climate-related costs.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump is gutting environmental agencies. What does that mean for Americans?

Cuts to NOAA and FEMA hinder preparation and response to weather-related disasters.
Fundraising
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Rural communities were promised millions in disaster funds. Trump is ending it

FEMA grants for disaster infrastructure improvements were canceled by the Trump administration, impacting rural communities facing severe risks.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump wants to cut more disaster recovery funding. Nearly every Congressional district has recently needed the money

FEMA and HUD funding is critical for disaster recovery amidst increasing climate-related disasters affecting nearly all U.S. congressional districts.
US news
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
3 months ago

Government Watchdog Issues Unprecedented Warning on State of U.S. Disaster Response

FEMA's disaster aid delivery is now on the GAO's High-Risk List due to staffing issues and increasing climate-related costs.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump is gutting environmental agencies. What does that mean for Americans?

Cuts to NOAA and FEMA hinder preparation and response to weather-related disasters.
Fundraising
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Rural communities were promised millions in disaster funds. Trump is ending it

FEMA grants for disaster infrastructure improvements were canceled by the Trump administration, impacting rural communities facing severe risks.
#disaster-recovery
Remodel
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

White House set to cut most of HUD's disaster recovery office

HUD assists where FEMA budgets are insufficient, connecting disaster victims to resources and providing essential recovery funding.
Remodel
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

White House set to cut most of HUD's disaster recovery office

HUD assists where FEMA budgets are insufficient, connecting disaster victims to resources and providing essential recovery funding.
#disaster-preparedness
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California FEMA earthquake retrofit grants canceled, imperiling critical work, Schiff says

The Trump administration's cancellation of $33 million in earthquake retrofit funding for California raises significant safety concerns.
Fundraising
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago

FEMA to Halt Billions in Grants for Disaster Protection, Internal Memo Says

FEMA cancels critical grants for disaster preparedness, impacting states and communities facing natural disasters.
BRIC grants, essential for resilience projects, are suspended under the current administration's budget cuts.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California FEMA earthquake retrofit grants canceled, imperiling critical work, Schiff says

The Trump administration's cancellation of $33 million in earthquake retrofit funding for California raises significant safety concerns.
Fundraising
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago

FEMA to Halt Billions in Grants for Disaster Protection, Internal Memo Says

FEMA cancels critical grants for disaster preparedness, impacting states and communities facing natural disasters.
BRIC grants, essential for resilience projects, are suspended under the current administration's budget cuts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

FEMA Has Not Been on the Ground': St. Louis Mayor Pleads For Federal Aid in Wake of Devastating Tornado

I can tell you that on the local level, every organization, community member, elected official has been on point. What we need right now is federal assistance.
NYC politics
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

DOGE worker's old creds found in malware data dumps

I have no way of knowing exactly when Schutt's computer was hacked, or how many times. Evidence of infostealers means I fervently hope DOGE staff are not using personal machines to access government records.
Cryptocurrency
#trump-administration
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
2 months ago

FEMA is launching an investigation of migrant shelter aid, while withholding funding

The Trump administration is investigating migrant aid organizations for potential violations of smuggling laws.
FEMA is demanding detailed reports from grant recipients about services provided to migrants.
Funding for migrant aid could be withheld pending the outcome of this review.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Adams sues Trump admin over clawback of $80M migrant shelter funds from NYC

New York City sues the Trump administration for $80.5 million in seized migrant funding, highlighting the financial strain of the ongoing migrant crisis.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYC sues Trump administration demanding return of $80 million in migrant funding taken in money grab' | amNewYork

Mayor Adams sues the Trump administration for $80 million FEMA funds taken back without notice, citing abuse of authority and the need for justice for NYC taxpayers.
NYC politics
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

NYC Sues FEMA For $80M Smash And Grab Stunt - Above the Law

The Trump administration's latest legal fallout involves the reversal of FEMA payments meant for migrant housing, inciting lawsuits and controversy.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

FEMA cancels firefighter training amid uncertainty over Trump cuts

FEMA has canceled most in-person training courses for firefighters as part of evaluating program alignment with administration priorities.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
2 months ago

FEMA is launching an investigation of migrant shelter aid, while withholding funding

The Trump administration is investigating migrant aid organizations for potential violations of smuggling laws.
FEMA is demanding detailed reports from grant recipients about services provided to migrants.
Funding for migrant aid could be withheld pending the outcome of this review.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Adams sues Trump admin over clawback of $80M migrant shelter funds from NYC

New York City sues the Trump administration for $80.5 million in seized migrant funding, highlighting the financial strain of the ongoing migrant crisis.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYC sues Trump administration demanding return of $80 million in migrant funding taken in money grab' | amNewYork

Mayor Adams sues the Trump administration for $80 million FEMA funds taken back without notice, citing abuse of authority and the need for justice for NYC taxpayers.
NYC politics
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

NYC Sues FEMA For $80M Smash And Grab Stunt - Above the Law

The Trump administration's latest legal fallout involves the reversal of FEMA payments meant for migrant housing, inciting lawsuits and controversy.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

FEMA cancels firefighter training amid uncertainty over Trump cuts

FEMA has canceled most in-person training courses for firefighters as part of evaluating program alignment with administration priorities.
#eaton-fire
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Their homes burned in wildfires. Fraudsters took their disaster relief funds, feds say

Three arrested for fraudulent claims to FEMA disaster-relief funds following Eaton and Palisades wildfires.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Their homes burned in wildfires. Fraudsters took their disaster relief funds, feds say

Three arrested for fraudulent claims to FEMA disaster-relief funds following Eaton and Palisades wildfires.
#disaster-relief
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Trump admin terminates $90 million in disaster prevention aid for Mass.

Gov. Maura Healey criticized the Trump administration for cutting $90 million in disaster prevention funding, which jeopardizes safety in Massachusetts communities.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

5 charged for making false claims for FEMA benefits in wake of Southern California wildfires, prosecutors say

Five individuals were arrested for fraudulently claiming disaster relief following the Los Angeles wildfires.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

5 arrested for collecting thousands in fraudulent FEMA claims from Palisades, Eaton fires

Five people arrested for submitting false claims for disaster relief funds from FEMA after January wildfires.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Trump admin terminates $90 million in disaster prevention aid for Mass.

Gov. Maura Healey criticized the Trump administration for cutting $90 million in disaster prevention funding, which jeopardizes safety in Massachusetts communities.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

5 charged for making false claims for FEMA benefits in wake of Southern California wildfires, prosecutors say

Five individuals were arrested for fraudulently claiming disaster relief following the Los Angeles wildfires.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

5 arrested for collecting thousands in fraudulent FEMA claims from Palisades, Eaton fires

Five people arrested for submitting false claims for disaster relief funds from FEMA after January wildfires.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Watershed report focuses on projects to prevent and prepare for floods - Austin Monitor

Reflecting on the progress we've made guides our path forward, As we look ahead, we will build on these successes and continue serving the evolving needs of Austinites.
Austin
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I spent over a year looking for a job and finally got a federal contract. Then DOGE happened.

When I told people in late February that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had offered me a job, the typical response was, "I thought they were getting shut down."
NYC startup
#new-york
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Chris Hayes Bursts Out Laughing When He Learns Trump Caused NYC Bank Account to Overdraft by $79.5 Million

Trump's FEMA reclaimed $80 million from New York, leading to a significant overdraft and raising concerns about federal access to state funds.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

FEMA Cuts More Than $300 Million in Disaster Aid to New York

FEMA cuts $325 million in grants crucial for New York's flood mitigation, a decision critics say endangers public safety.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Chris Hayes Bursts Out Laughing When He Learns Trump Caused NYC Bank Account to Overdraft by $79.5 Million

Trump's FEMA reclaimed $80 million from New York, leading to a significant overdraft and raising concerns about federal access to state funds.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

FEMA Cuts More Than $300 Million in Disaster Aid to New York

FEMA cuts $325 million in grants crucial for New York's flood mitigation, a decision critics say endangers public safety.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

What Agencies Will DOGE Cut Next? FEMA, DHS & ICE, Says CNN

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is poised to implement significant layoffs within key agencies like the Secret Service and FEMA, highlighted in a recent CNN report.
SF politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trump Now Reportedly Subjecting His Minions to Lie Detector Tests for Absolute Loyalty

The department confirmed in a statement to Politico that the test had taken place - and said it had cleared the interim FEMA head.
SF politics
#fraud
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

3 charged for filing false claims for Southern California wildfires to get disaster funds

Three individuals face charges for fraudulently claiming wildfire disaster funds meant for true victims, risking up to 30 years in prison.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

3 charged for filing false claims for Southern California wildfires to get disaster funds

Three individuals face charges for fraudulently claiming wildfire disaster funds meant for true victims, risking up to 30 years in prison.
#california
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

FEMA rejects call by Newsom's office to test soil in fire areas for toxic contaminants

California is urging FEMA to reconsider its decision against post-cleanup soil testing following wildfires, citing safety concerns about toxic contamination.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

FEMA rejects call by Newsom's office to test soil in fire areas for toxic contaminants

California is urging FEMA to reconsider its decision against post-cleanup soil testing following wildfires, citing safety concerns about toxic contamination.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Judge rejects NYC's request to order immediate return of $80 million from FEMA to shelter migrants

FEMA will not return $80 million to New York City amid funding dispute for migrant shelters.
NYC politics
fromPoynter
3 months ago

FEMA did not use disaster relief money to house immigrants in New York luxury hotels - Poynter

Musk's claim about FEMA misusing funds for illegal migrants is inaccurate and misleading.
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