Florida Reps propose plan to reform FEMA into independent agency
U.S. Reps. Byron Donalds and Jared Moskowitz of Florida have a plan to reform federal emergency management and improve the ...
KVIA18d
FEMA withholding funding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Trump administration sent a letter to local non-governmental organizations and local governments that received federal funding to assist migrants during the previous ...
The Advocate21d
The Trump administration wants to overhaul FEMA. It's asking Louisiana for advice.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s advisory council on FEMA’s future wants to hear from the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said GOHSEP ...
WBAL-TV21d
Emmitsburg's National Fire Academy becomes casualty of Trump administration's funding freezes
THE FEMA EMAIL READS IN PART. FEMA IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF EVALUATING AGENCY PROGRAMS AND SPENDING TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH ADMINISTRATION PRIORITIES. THE EMAIL ALSO ADVISES THAT VIRTUAL ...
The Baltimore Sun21d
FEMA cancels National Fire Academy classes, leaving some Maryland firefighters without training
Some Maryland firefighters are missing out on training after a national firefighter facility in Emmitsburg canceled classes, effective immediately due to orders issued by the Federal Emergency ...
Marketplace21d
Japan auctions emergency rice reserves
From the BBC World Service: The Japanese government begins a rare auction of its emergency rice stockpiles to drive down the surging price of the national staple.
NBC News21d
Laid-off FEMA employees speak out about DOGE cuts
Since Inauguration Day, more than 200 FEMA employees have been cut – just one percent of the 20,000 employees in the FEMA workforce. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez spoke to laid off FEMA employees ...
NOLA.com23d
Congress is considering remaking FEMA. Here's what it might mean for Louisiana
WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency may not close entirely — as President Donald Trump says he’s open to — but it appears the disaster relief agency is in for rearranging.
Los Angeles Times24d
FEMA extends deadline to apply for L.A. wildfire relief
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for Los Angeles wildfire victims to apply for federal aid to March 31. So far, FEMA has distributed more than $84.2 million to ...
Tampa Bay Times24d
Pinellas County moves toward tougher regulations on short-term rentals
Many residents attended the Feb. 25 public hearing to tell county commissioners they felt more needs to be done to control noise and other issues affecting their quality of life. They spoke about ...
Bill McEwen24d
FEMA Cancels Classes at National Fire Training Academy Amid Federal Funding Cuts
FEMA's sudden cancellation of National Fire Academy courses raises concerns about the future of firefighter training and disaster preparedness. (AP File) National Fire Academy classes canceled amid ...