Cooper Officially Asks For Federal Assistance In Triad Tornado Cleanup
Governor Roy Cooper has officially asked the government for federal disaster aid to help with tornado cleanup in Guilford and Rockingham counties.
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Texas Governor Announces A Half-Billion Dollars For Hurricane Harvey-Hit Areas
The latest federal recovery money is intended to pay for projects such as buying out flood-prone properties and building better drainage systems.
Who Should Warn the Public of Nuclear War?
America's emergency alert system expects local authorities to warn the public in case of a ballistic missile attack. Some wish the feds would cut out the middle man.
Puerto Rico Governor Asks DOJ To Investigate Island's Public Power Utility
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló ordered the investigation after federal agents confiscated large quantities of rebuilding materials that were being held in a utility-owned warehouse.
Thousands Of Puerto Ricans Are Still In Shelters. Now What?
A severe housing shortage is forcing emergency managers to look off the island to find temporary housing. But many Puerto Ricans don't want to leave.
Here's What's In That $300 Million Whitefish Contract
The contract with Puerto Rico's power authority says it was approved by FEMA. But FEMA says it did not approve the contract and has not paid any money on it yet.
In Puerto Rico, Containers Full Of Goods Sit Undistributed At Ports
Authorities say truck drivers to move the food, water, medicine and other items around the island are scarce, as is diesel. Whether roads are too damaged is disputed. Crates are stacking up.
With Harvey And Now Irma, Federal Funds And FEMA Are Put To The Test
The initial multibillion-dollar federal response is only the beginning of what will be needed to recover from two major storms. Where does it all go?
North Carolina Urges Residents To Be Prepared For Hurricane Irma
North Carolinians are closely watching the path of Hurricane Irma, and the state is telling residents it's never too early to prepare an emergency plan.
At Least 100,000 Homes Were Affected By Harvey. Moving Back In Won't Be Easy
Tens of thousands of flood victims are going to need housing. It could be months, even years, before they'll be able to return home.