Aug 16 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Hawaiian wildfire death toll climbs By Associated Press President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Maui next week in the aftermath of the deadliest wildfires in the U.S. in more than a century, the White House announced Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 18 A year after catastrophic flash flooding, recovery for many Missourians is just beginning By Gabrielle Hays The historic weather event that hit St. Louis during the early hours of July 26, 2022, was, as the National Weather Service noted, the “most prolific” rainfall the area has seen since record-keeping began in 1874. Continue reading
Apr 18 Insurance losses from Mississippi tornado nearing $100 million By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America The Mississippi Insurance Department says insurance losses from the March tornado that carved a path of destruction through parts of Mississippi are approaching $100 million, and uninsured losses will likely exceed that number. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Mississippi Gov. Reeves, DHS and FEMA give updates on impact of tornadoes By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press The Federal Emergency Management Agency said in a briefing that 25 people were confirmed killed in Mississippi, 55 people were injured and 2,000 homes were damaged or destroyed. Continue reading
Feb 20 New Mexico law signed to help wildfire, flooding recovery efforts By Associated Press New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a law to use zero-interest loans to help local governments repair or replace public infrastructure damaged by wildfires or subsequent flooding. Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 7:02 FEMA administrator on relief efforts in Florida a month after Hurricane Ian By Dorothy Hastings, William Brangham It’s been about a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida. As clean-up efforts in the state continue, the hardest-hit communities are still reeling. William Brangham spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on the recovery and rebuilding efforts, and… Continue watching
Sep 30 WATCH: FEMA officials say 3000 federal responders are helping with Hurricane Ian recovery By Associated Press FEMA Associate Administrator Anne Brink told reporters at an afternoon briefing that 3000 federal responders are helping with response and recovery efforts in Florida and the Southeast. Continue reading
Sep 29 WATCH: Biden outlines FEMA response plan after Hurricane Ian By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday said “our entire country hurts” along with the people of Florida after Hurricane Ian flooded communities across the state, knocking out electrical power and forcing people into shelters. Continue reading
Sep 27 WATCH: FEMA director says not to underestimate the potential impact of Hurricane Ian By Associated Press FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell issued a dire warning to Florida residents as they brace for Hurricane Ian, telling them "do not underestimate" the potential life-threatening impact of the storm. Continue reading
Aug 09 Kentucky Gov. Beshear says FEMA has to ‘get it right’ in response to flooding By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he'll be relentless in pushing for federal assistance in flood-ravaged eastern parts of the state. Continue reading