FEMA Sends Three Temporary Ambulance Crews To Guilford County
Guilford County emergency service crews are getting some temporary assistance from the federal government.
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The Federal Government Sells Flood-Prone Homes To Often Unsuspecting Buyers, NPR Finds
The Department of Housing and Urban Development disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.
Your Radio, TV And Cellphone May Start Blaring Today. Do Not Be Alarmed
At 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the federal government will be testing two emergency alert systems on televisions, radios and certain cellphones across the country.
Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most
The people who need help the most after disasters are least able to get it from the federal government. Internal records show that FEMA knows it has a problem.
Miami-Dade Will Receive Aid From FEMA For The Condo Disaster, DeSantis Says
"The people that got out are never gonna go back and live in that building, of course. And so some of them have lost everything that they had," said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
More Vaccine Supply Headed To The Triad
More than 3,000 additional doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to the Triad each week over the next two months.
Pentagon Will Deploy Active Duty Troops To Support COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
White House coronavirus adviser Andy Slavitt said part of the first contingent of more than 1,000 troops is set to begin operations in California mid-February with more vaccination missions to follow.
Living In Harm's Way: Why Most Flood Risk Is Not Disclosed
About 15 million properties in the U.S. are prone to flooding, but patchwork and ineffective disclosure laws mean most people get little to no information about flood risk before they move.
Inspector General Slams FEMA Over Repeatedly Flooded Homes
These homeowners are eligible for federal help, but a new report finds that FEMA often fails to provide that assistance.