Trump wants to overhaul FEMA. What would that mean for hurricane-prone Texas?
More than 600,000 Harris County residents applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency aid after Hurricane Beryl devastated the area in July 2024, marking a record number of aid applications following any disaster in the county's recent history.
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Hurricane Beryl FEMA aid: Some still waiting on reimbursements six-months later
Some FEMA applicants in Houston-are still waiting six months after Hurricane Beryl to be reimbursed for their generator purchases.
What does FEMA do? What to know after Trump considers 'getting rid' of agency
President Donald Trump on Friday floated the idea of abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Here's what to know.
No, the president cannot eliminate federal agencies such as FEMA by executive order
President Trump recently floated the idea of getting rid of FEMA. It would take an act of Congress to make that happen.
L.A. wildfire survivors struggling with FEMA applications could benefit from disaster case managers
Tens of thousands of people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires have similar worries. To help, nonprofits across the region are readying what they say will be a record number of disaster case managers and advocates to support survivors through their recovery, connecting them with resources and fighting on their behalf.
How FEMA works and why Trump is threatening to kill it
FEMA was absorbed by DHS in 2003, prompting criticism that its highly bureaucratic nature rendered the agency ineffective in addressing natural disasters.
Trump wants to kill or change FEMA. What could that mean for Mississippi disaster relief?
President Donald Trump said he'll sign executive order to eliminate or overhaul FEMA on Friday. What would that mean for Mississippi disaster relief?
Kyle secures $1.3M FEMA grant for critical water system generators
KYLE, Texas — The city of Kyle has been awarded a $1.3 million Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA). Kyle City Council voted to accept the grant during a Tuesday, Jan. 7 meeting.
Trump suggests FEMA’s future is in doubt: ‘It gets in the way’
The new president doesn’t appear interested in overhauling or reforming FEMA, only in eliminating the agency altogether.
'Getting rid of FEMA': Takeaways from Trump's trip to two disaster zones
Trump visited areas impacted by flooding in North Carolina and fires in California. He suggested abolishing FEMA and putting conditions on fire aid.
Trump Attacks FEMA, Says States Should ‘Take Care Of Their Own Problems’
President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that states should “take care of their own problems” rather than rely on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help them recover after natural disasters.
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Kyle City Council awarded $1.3M FEMA grant to strengthen water resiliency
The city of Kyle will be installing eight new permanent generators at critical water system sites after accepting a $1.3 million FEMA grant.