Lawmakers disagree about federal support for California wildfires
According to FEMA the federal government typically covers up to 75% of hazard mitigation costs when a federal disaster is ...
In the wake of L.A.-area fires, Congress will consider new measures. Here are some of them
The measures in Congress prompted by the wildfires so far address forest management, disaster funding and the powers of the ...
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In Wake of CA Wildfires, Congress Discusses Related Legislation
As congressional leaders wrestle over whether to add conditions to federal aid in response to the Los Angeles County ...
House barrels toward fight over placing conditions on California fire aid
The House is barreling toward a contentious debate over disaster relief for California as many — but not all — Republicans ...
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House barrels toward fight over placing conditions on California fire aid
Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), a 22-year veteran of the House ... The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has also said it “has enough funding” to support various recovery efforts, including ...
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California wildfire victims can claim a one-time $770 FEMA payment: How to apply
The Serious Needs Assistance Program is one of a number of FEMA programs currently in place to offer Californians relief as coordinated wildfire response efforts continue. Those impacted by the ...
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FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina, according to a Monday announcement. The program, which was set to expire on ...
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FEMA kicks hurricane survivors out of temporary housing into snowstorm and freezing temperatures
Locals are especially confused as FEMA plans to end temporary housing assistance for about 2,000 North Carolina residents on Saturday — during a snowstorm, when temperatures across the ...
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FEMA administrator says L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfires, but "they have never seen 100-mile-an-hour winds"
Washington — FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said Sunday that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for devastating wildfires, noting that the area is prone to fires. But "they have never seen ...
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How your GoFundMe could impact your FEMA assistance for LA wildfires
However, victims have to be careful when using crowdsourcing to raise money because it could affect the money they can get from FEMA. More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed or damaged in ...
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NC Republican: FEMA needs to be overhauled, new director
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) hammered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during an interview, saying the agency needs to be overhauled and have a new director at its helm.
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Fire victims can get aid from the feds. How to apply for FEMA and avoid potential scams
Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is available for fire victims FEMA assistance can include funds to repair homes or to rent lodging As wildfires continue to scorch homes ...