States need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months.

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In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. Below is some guidance from FEMA to help better understand the ...

As families work to rebuild their lives after tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana on Tuesday, questions over whether the federal government will help out will likely be a ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved FEMA Public Assistance (FEMA PA) and FEMA PA Category B to ...

Ahead of a winter storm forecast to blanket Texas this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott has activated a state emergency response in coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Arctic air ...

The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in disaster aid that was previously awaiting approval from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A source familiar with the situation told ...

Current and former leadership at the Federal Emergency Management Agency are engrossed in a back-and-forth dispute in federal court over the impact of the disaster response office shedding staff en ...

Durbin and Duckworth reintroduce bill to reform FEMA's disaster aid process, ensuring fairer support for Illinois communities after storms and natural disasters.

Days after a severe winter storm left tens of thousands of people in Nashville without power in freezing temperatures, a rumor began to spread: If power had been out for more than 24 hours, people ...

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