Three months after President Trump appointed him to a task force review FEMA's operations post-Helene., U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards will announce his recommendations for fixing the disaster-relief agency ...

Tillis and Padilla introduced the FEMA Independence Act to make the agency a cabinet-level entity reporting to the President.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency responds to multi-state disasters that any single state is incapable of covering.

By Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal Following the firing of a FEMA worker for alleged political discrimination in disaster aid distribution after Hurricane Helene, North Carolina lawmakers have ...

Like many Western North Carolina hamlets, Micaville was born from industry and became a destination for tourists and others ...

As his first 100 days in office come to a close, Stein talks about rebuilding, federal aid, and the long road ahead after ...

As of 8 a.m. on April 2, the statewide burn ban has been lifted, and the Buncombe County local open burning ban has been lifted effective 10 a.m. Residents are reminded to adhere to all local fire ...

While the city of Asheville receives discounts through the National Flood Insurance Program, Buncombe County doesn't. It ...

Arizona doesn't typically get much disaster relief funding, which could tempt state officials to ignore risks of rare events.

Tarin Truluck’s backyard went from a green paradise for her family with a small stream to an apocalyptic wasteland in just a ...

North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene have one week left to apply for assistance from FEMA. The deadline to ...

North Carolinians with uninsured damage or loss from Tropical Storm Helene have one week remaining to apply for FEMA financial assistance. The application deadline is April 7, 2025. FEMA may be able ...