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FEMA, Trump and Disaster Mitigation

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters

Twenty Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, challenging the elimination of a long-running grant program that helps communities guard against damage from natural disasters.

The New York Times · 2d

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Ending FEMA Funding for Disaster Mitigation

FEMA announced in April that it was ending the funding to eliminate “waste, fraud and abuse.” The program saved taxpayers more than $150 billion over 20 years, the plaintiffs said.

The Connecticut Mirror on MSN · 22h

CT sues the Trump administration again, this time over FEMA funding

William Tong joined 20 other state AGs in filing the lawsuit against FEMA, which seeks to restore billions in grants for climate resilience.

FEMA is at work in Texas flood zones

Boise State Public Radio · 1d

FEMA is at work in Texas flood zones, but private relief groups lead the way

After early criticism for being late, FEMA is getting high marks from people affected by the July 4 floods, especially in hard-hit Hunt, Texas. But locals heap even more praise on religious charities.

WFXR on MSN · 17h

Virginia lawmakers discuss FEMA restructuring following deadly Texas flooding

Central Texas has been dealing with dangerous flooding this month and more than one thousand miles away in Virginia, the tragedy is being felt. “These people are like family to us, deep relationships,

CBS News · 17h

Evaluating FEMA maps following deadly Texas floods

The deadly Texas floods have raised questions about U.S. flood maps and their ability to ensure communities can prepare for rising risks. Jeremy Porter, a climate risk researcher for First Street, joins to discuss.

21h

Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims still wait on FEMA’s decision to appeal judge’s ruling

Marianna Lands is the lead plaintiff in one of the lawsuits seeking "noneconomic" damages from Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire.

1don MSN

FEMA's quick Texas response was 'the exception' as backlog grows under Trump

As natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes and landslides piled up this spring, FEMA accumulated a backlog of disaster ...

23hon MSN

Florida communities say they’re now bracing for disaster after FEMA axes $150M in grants for flood protection

FEMA yanked $150M in BRIC flood grants, impacting areas across Miami-Dade and Broward. Locals fear rising waters, spiking ...

1d

'The impact of the shutdown has been devastating': 20 states sue over FEMA cuts

Twenty states are suing the Trump administration over its decision to cancel FEMA’s BRIC program, which funded nearly 2,000 ...

FEMA aid lags behind

FEMA has so far covered less than one-third of the proportion of damage costs provided after the California fires in 2017 or ...

2d

NC sues FEMA after agency cut $200 million for infrastructure ravaged by recent flooding

North Carolina is among 20 states seeking an emergency court decision to reinstate the funds, arguing FEMA unlawfully halted ...

Before Chantal Swamped Hillsborough, the Town Had Been Counting on FEMA

The Trump administration canceled a FEMA program in April that would have funded upgrades to protect the town from flooding.

LAist on MSN1d

FEMA aid for LA fires lags behind other disasters

Survivors say they're frustrated with the complicated application process while trying to decide if they'll rebuild or ...

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