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FEMA, Trump and Disaster Mitigation

20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters

Twenty Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, challenging the elimination of a long-running grant program that helps communities guard against damage from natural disasters.

The New York Times · 2d

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Ending FEMA Funding for Disaster Mitigation

FEMA announced in April that it was ending the funding to eliminate “waste, fraud and abuse.” The program saved taxpayers more than $150 billion over 20 years, the plaintiffs said.

The Connecticut Mirror on MSN · 23h

CT sues the Trump administration again, this time over FEMA funding

William Tong joined 20 other state AGs in filing the lawsuit against FEMA, which seeks to restore billions in grants for climate resilience.

FEMA is at work in Texas flood zones

WFXR on MSN · 18h

Virginia lawmakers discuss FEMA restructuring following deadly Texas flooding

Central Texas has been dealing with dangerous flooding this month and more than one thousand miles away in Virginia, the tragedy is being felt. “These people are like family to us, deep relationships,

Boise State Public Radio · 1d

FEMA is at work in Texas flood zones, but private relief groups lead the way

After early criticism for being late, FEMA is getting high marks from people affected by the July 4 floods, especially in hard-hit Hunt, Texas. But locals heap even more praise on religious charities.

CBS News · 18h

Evaluating FEMA maps following deadly Texas floods

The deadly Texas floods have raised questions about U.S. flood maps and their ability to ensure communities can prepare for rising risks. Jeremy Porter, a climate risk researcher for First Street, joins to discuss.

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Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims still wait on FEMA’s decision to appeal judge’s ruling

Marianna Lands is the lead plaintiff in one of the lawsuits seeking "noneconomic" damages from Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire.

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FEMA's quick Texas response was 'the exception' as backlog grows under Trump

As natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes and landslides piled up this spring, FEMA accumulated a backlog of disaster ...

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Noem takes heat on Texas amid doubts over FEMA flood response

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is under fire amid reports of a botched disaster response effort in Texas, one ...

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FEMA aid lags behind

FEMA has so far covered less than one-third of the proportion of damage costs provided after the California fires in 2017 or ...

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Maine joins lawsuit against FEMA over disaster prep program termination

The lawsuit accuses FEMA of unlawfully eliminating the program, which provided billions of dollars in funding to help communities prepare for natural disasters. In April, FEMA announced it was ending ...

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Florida communities say they’re now bracing for disaster after FEMA axes $150M in grants for flood protection

FEMA yanked $150M in BRIC flood grants, impacting areas across Miami-Dade and Broward. Locals fear rising waters, spiking ...

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Before Chantal Swamped Hillsborough, the Town Had Been Counting on FEMA

The Trump administration canceled a FEMA program in April that would have funded upgrades to protect the town from flooding.

Killeen Daily Herald16h

FEMA approves public assistance for governments following July 5 flood

Williamson County has been included in the Federal Disaster Declaration for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public ...

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