Apr 06 FEMA: Puerto Rico running out of time as storm season nears By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency warned that Puerto Rico is not ready for another disaster. Continue reading
Feb 01 After mixed messaging, FEMA clarifies it will not end aid to Puerto Rico By Patty Gorena Morales The announcement came after an official erroneously said the agency would cut off food and water deliveries to the island, drawing criticism from lawmakers from both political parties. Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 8:36 Thousands of Texans are still in temporary housing awaiting Hurricane Harvey aid By PBS News Hour Five months after Hurricane Harvey tore through Houston with record rainfall and 130 mph winds, 33,000 Texans are still displaced and living in temporary federal housing. Meanwhile, 80 percent of hurricane victims did not have flood insurance, and for many,… Continue watching
Jan 18 After Hawaii false alarm, what is the federal government's responsibility in nuclear attack alerts? By Caleb Jones, Associated Press The confusion over Hawaii's raises questions about whether any state should be solely responsible for notifying the public of such an event. Continue reading
Jan 17 FEMA says Hawaii didn't need approval to retract missile alert By Audrey McAvoy and Caleb Jones, Associated Press Hawaii has had the authority to cancel or retract warnings since 2012, when it applied for access to the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, FEMA said in a statement. Continue reading
Nov 19 Thousands march in show of support for Puerto Rico By Michael D. Regan Thousands of people rallied in the nation’s capital on Sunday to protest conditions in Puerto Rico nearly two months after Hurricane Maria ravaged the U.S. territory, leaving millions of American citizens without basic services. Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch 24:54 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Oct. 29, 2017 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Oct. 29, Puerto Rico calls to cancel a $300 million utility contract to restore its power after a federal investigation was launched to see if Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has ties to it. Then, residents… Continue watching
Oct 27 FEMA disavows Puerto Rico power contract amid investigations By Michael Biesecker and Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday it had no involvement in the decision to award a $300 million contract to help restore Puerto Rico's power grid to a tiny Montana company in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown. Continue reading
Oct 24 Senate passes $36.5 billion disaster aid bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The Senate passed a $36.5 billion emergency aid measure Tuesday to refill disaster accounts, provide a much-needed cash infusion to Puerto Rico, and bail out the federal flood insurance program. Continue reading
Oct 12 House set to pass $36.5 billion for hurricane, wildfire relief By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House is on track to backing President Donald Trump's request for billions more in disaster aid, $16 billion to pay flood insurance claims and emergency funding to help the cash-strapped government of Puerto Rico stay afloat. Continue reading