Sep 13 Watch 4:35 News Wrap: FEMA's Long denies 'unethical' use of government vehicles In our news wrap Thursday, the head of FEMA denied he intentionally misused government vehicles, but acknowledged an investigation by the inspector general at the Department of Homeland Security. Also, mass evacuations are underway in the Philippines ahead of the… Continue watching
Sep 13 FEMA head denies intentionally misusing federal vehicles after report of watchdog probe By Colleen Long, Associated Press Brock Long said the inspector general was looking into vehicle usage, but he didn't confirm that the review concerned his use of an official vehicle. Politico reported Long was under investigation for possibly misusing government resources and personnel on weekend… Continue reading
Jul 30 Former FEMA head of personnel accused of sexual misconduct By Colleen Long, Associated Press "Anyone who disagrees with this zero tolerance approach will not be welcome at FEMA," said current FEMA administrator Brock Long. Continue reading
Jun 01 The 2018 hurricane season has begun. Here's what to expect By Michael Rios What we know about the upcoming hurricane season, and how states -- some of which are still recovering from last year's record storms -- are preparing. Continue reading
May 19 Watch 3:57 Army Corps of Engineers will leave Puerto Rico as thousands lack electricity By PBS News Hour In Puerto Rico, 22,000 people still have no electricity in advance of hurricane season, which begins June 1. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which was brought in to restore power after Hurricane Maria, is preparing to leave the island… Continue watching
Apr 19 Puerto Rico's recovery, 7 months after Hurricane Maria By Ryan Connelly Holmes The island has had two major power outages in less than a week. Here's a look at where recovery stands. Continue reading
Apr 10 FEMA faulted for failed contracts to deliver hurricane aid By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded contracts for hurricane supplies without adequately researching whether winning bidders could deliver what they promised, according to a new investigation by Democrats on a Senate oversight committee. Continue reading
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