North Country Public Radio2d
States say Trump's continued freeze on much-needed FEMA aid violates a judge's order
FEMA did not respond to NPR's request for an interview or a statement. But in a court filing, the Trump administration said ...
CounterPunch4d
If FEMA Didn’t Exist, Could State’s Handle Disaster Response?
During a disaster, FEMA’s assistance can begin only after a state requests an emergency declaration and the U.S. president approves it. The request has to show that the disaster is so severe ...
Houston Chronicle8d
If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response on their own?
During a disaster, FEMA’s assistance can begin only after a state requests an emergency declaration and the U.S. president approves it. The request has to show that the disaster is so severe ...
Politico7d
FEMA blocks $10B in disaster aid over immigration concerns
Almost all of FEMA’s disaster aid programs were found to comply with Trump’s restrictions. They provide tens of billions of dollars a year to states in direct funding for disaster recovery and ...
StamfordAdvocate8d
If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response on their own?
During a disaster, FEMA’s assistance can begin only after a state requests an emergency declaration and the U.S. president approves it. The request has to show that the disaster is so severe that the ...