As families work to rebuild their lives after tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana on Tuesday, ...

The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in disaster aid that was previously awaiting approval from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A source familiar with the situation told ...

The partial government shutdown entered its fifth day with no resolution in sight and as immigration disputes threaten FEMA's federal emergency response.

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

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 ...

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 ...

The Trump Administration has approved emergency loans for farmers impacted by Louisiana's severe winter weather.

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 ...

U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D‑MI, ranking member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a new ...

Federal funding for North Carolina disaster response and mitigation is paused, putting pressure on the state to pony up more cash for staff and equipment to defend against natural disasters or ...

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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.