"Not sustainable," is how Patronis describes the way FEMA is currently operating. Patronis says Florida is proactive when it ...

Less than two weeks until the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, Federal Emergency Management Agency acting Administrator David Richardson has rescinded the agency's strategic plan ...

During his first all-hands meeting with agency personnel, acting Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator David Richardson issued a striking warning: "Don't get in my way," the former ...

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the departure of 16 senior executives on Wednesday, a significant shakeup of its leadership ranks less than two weeks before the start of ...

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — FEMA representatives are in Ohio County a little over a week after devastating flash flooding hit the Wheeling area.

With hurricane season just weeks away, about 20% of FEMA’s permanent full-time staff – roughly 1,000 workers – are expected to take a voluntary buyout as part of the latest staff reduction ...

FEMA denied North Carolina’s appeal for a 180-day extension of a 100% cost match for Tropical Storm Helene recovery. In a May 23 statement, Gov. Josh Stein said FEMA’s denial “will cost ...

WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency faced fresh upheaval Thursday just weeks before the start of hurricane season when the acting administrator was pushed out and replaced by ...

News FEMA chief fired after breaking with Trump on disaster agency’s future Trump and Noem have been critical of FEMA, and both have suggested shrinking or eliminating the agency entirely.

An internal review has revealed that FEMA is "not ready" for the upcoming hurricane season, citing issues such as poor coordination with states and paused critical training.

The acting director of FEMA was ousted on Thursday, a day after testifying to a congressional committee that the agency should not be dismantled.

President Donald Trump has voiced skepticism about FEMA's role, saying that states should lead in emergency responses.