Agency officials seek to support the recovery from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that, in a joint effort with the Departments of Agriculture…
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White House Requests $100 Billion for Emergency Relief
Files funding request after Congress returned to session. The White House filed a request for $100 billion from Congress this week to support the rebuilding of communities recovering…
Read MoreHouse Committee to Question FEMA Administrator for Political “Avoidance” Policy
Disaster relief teams were instructed to skip homes with Trump signs or flags. House committees will hear testimony from Administrator Deanne Criswell after a Federal Emergency Management Agency…
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Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Reports Over $190 Million Distributed to Hurricane Victims in North Carolina
An additional $189 million was approved for debris removal and reimbursement. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a report on Tuesday documenting the distribution of over $190…
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Efforts Underway to Restore IV Fluid Supply in Hurricane Disruption of NC Facility
Federal agencies and Baxter International collaborate to boost IV fluid availability following severe storm damage. Hurricane Helene caused damage to Baxter International’s North Cove facility in North Carolina,…
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White House Announces $1.8 Billion for Hurricane Relief
The president calls on Congress to reconvene early to approve more funding. President Biden’s administration approved over $1.8 billion this week to support recovery efforts for communities devastated…
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Emergency Grants Approved for North Carolina Hurricane Recovery
Labor Department funding to support disaster-relief jobs and training programs for recovery in 25 hard-hit counties. The Department of Labor recently authorized up to $10 million in emergency…
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House Speaker Says Congress Will Take up Hurricane Relief After Recess
He said more time is needed to assess and calculate the “scope and magnitude” of the storms. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana refused to call members of…
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President Biden Surveys Damage from Hurricane Milton
He says, “This area is taking a real beating from back-to-back storms.” President Joe Biden toured the western coast of Florida in Marine One on Sunday, surveying the…
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