The Jefferson County EMA said if FEMA funding is cut operational and personnel costs will be too. Training and equipment to effectively respond to disaster will also be affected.

India issues urgent advisories for nationals in Iran and Israel amid escalating conflict. Citizens urged to stay vigilant, follow embassy updates, and contact emergency helplines if needed.

Potential changes to FEMA — and the reimbursements it awards to parishes after storms — have some New Orleans leaders on edge ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom reiterated warnings of Trump’s growing authoritarianism as he accused the US president of ...

President Donald Trump’s plan to begin “phasing out” the federal agency that responds to disasters after the 2025 hurricane season is likely to put more responsibilities on states to provide services ...

FEMA is “fully activated in preparation for Hurricane Season,” and is “shifting from bloated DC-centric deadweight to a lean, ...

(WTOC) - This upcoming hurricane season is looking more daunting for local ... as though FEMA is not going to be here. We will have to be ready to fix, maintain whatever we need whether or not we get ...

Democratic Congressman Troy Carter of Louisiana shares those concerns ... needs to be reformed and that states and local governments should do emergency response with the support of the ...

Affected individuals and government officials have often called for, and relied on, help from FEMA before, during and after natural disasters. In DeSantis’ view, Florida state and local ...

“Local governments are going to be expected ... I’m worried it may be too little, too late.” Harbaugh, a FEMA spokesman, waved off concerns from former officials and told the Herald ...