According to FEMA the federal government typically covers up to 75% of hazard mitigation costs when a federal disaster is declared, but some Republicans are questioning why the Biden White House chose to cover 100% for California.

The measures in Congress prompted by the wildfires so far address forest management, disaster funding and the powers of the California Coastal Commission.

As congressional leaders wrestle over whether to add conditions to federal aid in response to the Los Angeles County wildfires, a first wave of bills has been put forward by Republicans and Democrats alike in response to the devastation.

The House is barreling toward a contentious debate over disaster relief for California as many — but not all — Republicans call for conditions to be placed on the assistance, an idea

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As two FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers opened in West L.A. and Pasadena this week, we looked at some common issues people affected by the wildfires can run into. Brandi Richard Thompson ...

FEMA posted the announcement on X, formerly Twitter, just before 8:15 p.m., the night before many families would be forced to check out of the area hotels housing them. This is the third extension ...

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.

So many people here in the Tampa Bay area are still rebuilding after the hurricanes. A FEMA program that has helped hundreds of displaced families is now coming to an end. Families are now being ...

Several seeking help at the Pasadena location were denied online, but FEMA officials said they would help them resolve any issues. Jared Robbins walked up to a row of FEMA trailers in Pasadena ...