Lawmakers disagree about federal support for California wildfires
According to FEMA the federal government typically covers up to 75% of hazard mitigation costs when a federal disaster is ...
In the wake of L.A.-area fires, Congress will consider new measures. Here are some of them
The measures in Congress prompted by the wildfires so far address forest management, disaster funding and the powers of the ...
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In Wake of CA Wildfires, Congress Discusses Measures
As congressional leaders wrestle over whether to add conditions to federal aid in response to the Los Angeles County ...
House barrels toward fight over placing conditions on California fire aid
The House is barreling toward a contentious debate over disaster relief for California as many — but not all — Republicans ...
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House barrels toward fight over placing conditions on California fire aid
Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), a 22-year veteran of the House ... The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has also said it “has enough funding” to support various recovery efforts, including ...
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California wildfire victims can claim a one-time $770 FEMA payment: How to apply
The Serious Needs Assistance Program is one of a number of FEMA programs currently in place to offer Californians relief as coordinated wildfire response efforts continue. Those impacted by the ...
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FEMA centers open amid anxiety over recovery from the Eaton, Palisades fires
Several seeking help at the Pasadena location were denied online, but FEMA officials said they would help them resolve any issues. Jared Robbins walked up to a row of FEMA trailers in Pasadena ...
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FEMA kicks hurricane survivors out of temporary housing into snowstorm and freezing temperatures
Locals are especially confused as FEMA plans to end temporary housing assistance for about 2,000 North Carolina residents on Saturday — during a snowstorm, when temperatures across the ...
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FEMA administrator says L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfires, but "they have never seen 100-mile-an-hour winds"
Washington — FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said Sunday that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for devastating wildfires, noting that the area is prone to fires. But "they have never seen ...
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FEMA administrator urges Hurricane Helene victims to take action amid risk of losing temporary housing
The deadline, initially Friday, now sits on Jan. 14. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell says those who receive the notification who are still in need of housing are still eligible, but they need ...
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FEMA teams working with families who lost homes in deadly Los Angeles wildfires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with families who lost their homes in the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, the agency’s administrator said. FEMA Administrator Deanne ...
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FEMA hurricane disaster relief deadline Tuesday
FLORIDA — If Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted you, the deadline to apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance is Tuesday, January 7. FEMA extended the deadline from December to give residents more ...