Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story FEMA OKs billions in disaster assistanceThe Trump administration is ...

MADISON – After historic flooding in the Milwaukee area, Gov. Tony Evers' administration is assessing the extent of damage − a process that could qualify area residents for federal disaster aid.

States need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — “What now?” That’s one of many questions that arise immediately after natural disasters strike. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, often comes up during the response period ...

As of Jan. 28, the Federal Emergency Management Agency had 18 disaster declaration applications awaiting President Donald Trump’s approval. Eleven are more than a month old and some date back to ...

The White House rejected Maryland's request for federal disaster assistance after flooding in May damaged homes and businesses in Allegany and Garrett counties, Gov. Wes Moore said Wednesday. The ...

FEMA has extended the deadline for Central Texas families affected by the devastating July flooding to apply for federal disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters whose homes sustained damage not ...

Tennessee’s senate approved a statewide fund to provide disaster aid to those not helped by the Federal Emergency Management ...

There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., speaking as then-Florida's Director of Emergency Management during a news conference on April 4, 2021, in Palmetto, Fla. (AP) WLRN has partnered with PolitiFact to ...