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FEMA's former administrator explains how its funding helps after disasters like the flooding in Texas
Scripps News spoke with former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Friday, to learn more about how FEMA typically responds to natural disasters such as the floods in Texas. (Scripps News)
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President Trump signs disaster declaration for Texas in wake of flash floods
The catastrophic flooding in Central Texas has left many dead and missing, igniting debates over emergency preparedness and the necessity for reforms within federal disaster response agencies. (Scripps News)
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Camp Mystic says it lost 27 campers and counselors in flooding
An all-girls Christian camp in Central Texas said it lost 27 counselors and campers when a wall of water slammed into its cabins built along the Guadalupe River during devastating flash floods over the July Fourth weekend.
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Trump plans to phase out FEMA, shift disaster management to states
In an effort to change disaster recovery funding, Trump says federal aid will be distributed directly from his office and suggests governors must be prepared to respond. (Scripps News)
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FEMA chief fired one day after stating he doesn't think the agency should be eliminated
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, was fired a day after he told members of Congress he does not believe the agency should be dismantled. (Scripps News)
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S&P Global 's Wittstruck Walks Us Through Shutdown Vote
President Trump is praising long-time adversary, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, after the Democrat said he would vote in favor of a Republican bill to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. Nora Wittstruck, Chief Governments...
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Truth be Told: Investigating President Trump's claims about FEMA
This week President Trump said FEMA is slow and ineffective and should be terminated. What do the facts show? (Scripps News)
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Rep. Tim Moore on House GOP Budget Bill Progress
Rep. Tim Moore (R) North Carolina discusses the House Budget Committee's progress on the Budget Bill and states Republicans are united in creating one big piece of legislation. He talks about the large amounts of spending cuts the House...
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Trump suggests getting rid of FEMA, conditioning federal aid for California
Trump revealed on Friday that he would be signing an executive order that would overhaul FEMA or possibly "get rid" of the agency. (Scripps News)
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First stops of Trump’s second term: Addressing disaster relief in North Carolina, California
President Trump is set to visit disaster areas in North Carolina and California, criticizing FEMA's response while pledging improvements and emphasizing state leadership in recovery efforts. (Scripps News)
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Trump suggests getting rid of FEMA in trip to North Carolina
President Trump has been critical of FEMA's work in response to disasters. (Scripps News)
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Trump Says FEMA 'Hasn't Done the Job'
President Donald Trump has pledged to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency. "We're looking at the whole concept of FEMA," Trump says after landing in North Carolina to receive a briefing on the recovery efforts from Hurricane...
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Rep. Murphy on Disaster Relief, Reconciliation, DEI
Representative Greg Murphy (R) North Carolina, discusses what North Carolina needs after Asheville was hit last year by Hurricane Helene, and shares his views on using disaster relief as leverage to get other items passed in the House....
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2 more deaths reported in devastating Los Angeles area wildfires
Officials said the Palisades Fire was at least 21% contained and the Eaton Fire was almost 50% contained as of Thursday morning — over a week after the blazes both began. (Scripps News)
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Dangerous Wind Warning Issued for Los Angeles Area
Fierce winds are expected to continue in Southern California, exacerbating wildfires and putting lives at risk. A rare wind warning has been issued as many wildfires still burn in the Los Angeles area. 12,000 buildings have burned and at...
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Congress Nears Stopgap Deal With Disaster Aid
Congress is nearing an agreement that would keep the government open, and also allocate $100 billion to help Americans impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall has the details on the need for the disaster...
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Trump, campaigning in North Carolina, criticizes FEMA's hurricane response
Former President Donald Trump criticized FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina Monday, as he made campaign stops through the state. (Scripps News)
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Nearly 100 people still unaccounted for in North Carolina following Helene
In addition to those missing, the state has reported 95 storm-related deaths. (Scripps News)
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FEMA resumes operations in North Carolina after dialing back some activities over threats
Federal disaster workers in North Carolina are returning to work with more protection following threats that they could be targeted by a militia. (Scripps News)
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Drone video shows long gas lines at a Thorntons in Oldsmar, Florida Saturday morning
In St. Petersburg, scores of people lined up at a station that had no gas, hoping it would arrive soon. (Mike's Weather Page via CNN Newsource)
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Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis talks about how his district was impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Florida Congressman Gus Bilirakis says FEMA is not doing enough after hurricanes. (Scripps News)
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FEMA prepared for Hurricane Milton response while supporting Helene recovery efforts
Thousands of federal officials are on the ground and millions of dollars have already been distributed to victims. (Scripps News)
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How debunking disinformation 'junk' became a crucial disaster relief response
After natural disasters, false information, wild rumors, and baseless conspiracy theories are increasingly rushing to fill an information void. Now, the work of disaster relief includes debunking disinformation. (Scripps News)
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Experts say we're not budgeting for more frequent billion-dollar disasters
The cost of more extreme natural disasters is adding up — and affecting the wider economy. The damage Helene caused, for example, could total $30 billion to $47.5 billion. (Scripps News)