Former FEMA director to Congress: ‘Give it back its independent agency status,’ direct access to president
Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it ...
$770 Payments Are Just One Form of Federal Aid to L.A. Fire Victims
President Joe Biden said victims of the California fires are eligible for a $770 payment for necessities like food and fuel.
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Fact-check: Is the federal government treating California and North Carolina disasters differently?
The federal response to the California wildfires has so far mimicked the government’s response to Hurricane Helene hitting North Carolina in September 2024. In both instances, President Joe Biden ...
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Petaluma receives $637,000 grant toward new emergency operations center
The grant of over $637,000, announced last spring by Rep. Jared Huffman, was officially approved in a 6-0 consent calendar ...
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Federal agencies respond to LA fires amid budget crunch
Biden declared a major disaster on Wednesday, making federal funding available for temporary housing grants, repair efforts, ...
What federal aid is available to Los Angeles wildfire evacuees? FEMA breaks it down.
Los Angeles wildfire victims and evacuees can receive federal aid for expenses like rental costs and medical bills through ...
Fire victims find help with federal aid at LA County libraries
For two days starting Sunday, Jan. 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency opened centers in eight L.A. County libraries ...
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Federal government awards $173K to city of St. Pete to keep the lights on at fleet management
Funding will be used to install a 600kW generator to provide electrical service to the city’s Fleet Management facility ...