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Trump is dangerously underfunding FEMA, leaving states that rely on it unprepared in the face of upcoming severe storms.
Emergency meeting over Beach School Town Council to hold special session today to discuss options, school district releases consultant’s contract By NATHAN MAYBERG The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council ...
With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," internal documents show.
FEMA denied North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein's appeal to extend complete federal reimbursement for eligible Helene recovery ...
The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program, launched in response to Tropical Storm Helene, will officially end on May 31.
Hurricane season arrives amid widespread uncertainty over the role the Trump administration will play in disaster response ...
A spike in disasters, like flooding and fires, has meant a corollary increase in housing prices and a rise in homelessness.
The city of Holmes Beach is heading into this year’s storm season with a couple of changes to its approach. Police Chief Bill Tokajer told The Islander ...
Mayor Peter O'Leary admits Main Street likely won't reopen until summer sometime. He said nearly a third of businesses were destroyed by last September's flooding.