Trump wants states to handle disasters. States aren't prepared
President Trump says he's thinking of getting rid of the country's disaster response agency, FEMA. States say they can't replicate what FEMA does on their own.
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NC lawmaker proposes bill aiming to make political discrimination in disaster relief a felony
A North Carolina Republican state lawmaker wants to make sure disaster assistance cannot be denied to people based on their political affiliation.
FEMA extends Helene assistance deadline at request of Gov. Stein
Homeowners and renters with uninsured losses from the storm may be eligible to apply for FEMA assistance.
What the firings at FEMA could mean for the next hurricane or wildfire
The Trump administration has fired several hundred employees at FEMA. When it comes to helping disaster victims on the ground, the agency was already hundreds of people short.
Exclusive: Trump administration drops work on stronger building codes for disasters
To help homes survive more intense disasters, FEMA has been developing recommendations for stronger building codes. The Trump Administration has pulled them back.
Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA
Frustration with stopgap relief efforts has been exacerbated by confusion over where long-term help should come from. FEMA is meant to be a first line, providing temporary housing and funding for repairs while insurance foots most of the bill. It is not the message residents heard initially, when politicians, including then-President Joe Biden, who toured the damaged area, promised residents they would have whatever they needed.
Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while visiting North Carolina
President Donald Trump said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a trip to disaster zones Friday, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation's central organization for responding to disasters.
Legal Aid of North Carolina to host free clinics for disaster relief for those impacted by Helene
Attorneys will be available to help those seeking assistance with landlords, banks and government agencies among other things.
FEMA's administrator says more than 24,000 in LA have applied for assistance
"People have lost everything," says FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell. More than 24,000 have already applied for assistance from FEMA, but Criswell says that number is certain to rise.
FEMA extends Helene assistance application deadline to February 6
The deadline for local governments, nonprofits and individuals affected by Helene to apply for federal aid has been extended to February 6.