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Former FEMA Head: Cuts to Federal Response Programs Guarantee Future Disasters | Opinion
FEMA was ready to respond to this week's floods in Texas—but was delayed by administrative hurdles and approval processes ...
Uncertainty of future FEMA disaster funding alarms Bay Area emergency planners
On a FEMA color-coded hazard map, Alameda, Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties are shaded dark red, indicating an area with ...
As FEMA aids Texas flood victims, Noem urges eliminating US agency 'as it exists today'
July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called on Wednesday for the Federal Emergency Management ...
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Emergency communications bill cosponsor looks to special session for solutions
State Rep. Joe Moody represents El Paso in the Legislature. He co-authored House Bill 13, which would have created a grant ...
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Understanding FEMA: Why local action matters before disaster strikes
As severe flooding devastates parts of Texas, many across the country are asking: What role does FEMA play in disaster response?Experts say the answer starts close to home. According to Dr. Njoki ...