The first Legislative hearing into the July Fourth floods revealed gaps in training and communications. It also countered ...

North Plainfield is aggressively pursuing a FEMA Public Assistance declaration to securefunding for the borough's own losses, ...

President Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for the March floods in southern Oregon, making federal funds ...

As contaminated Guadalupe River water receded following the deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas, this month, residents ...

"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.

Gov. Tina Kotek in late May asked Trump to declare a disaster after parts of southern Oregon experienced flooding.

U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday pressed David Richardson, acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about his ...

The declaration gives state and local governments, as well as certain nonprofits, the ability to apply for public assistance ...

Urban Search and Rescue Chief Ken Pagurek quit over a new policy that led to delays in FEMA's response to the flooding in ...

FEMA acting administrator David Richardson defended the agency’s response, denying claims of delays and calling the ...

The disaster declaration covers Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange, Person, and Wake counties.

FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.