World Sep 20 Calls for reform in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Fiona leaves entire island without power By William Brangham, Lizz Bolaji
Nation Sep 19 Watch 8:04 Puerto Rico hit with flooding, widespread power outages from Hurricane Fiona Hurricane Fiona knocked out power and water to up to one million people in Puerto Rico. President Biden issued an emergency declaration for the island making federal aid available for rescue efforts during and after the storm. Dr. Michelle Carlo… By William Brangham, Cai Pigliucci, Karina Cuevas
Nation Aug 27 Hurricane Laura further strains FEMA in disaster-filled year Hurricane Laura was also testing an already-stretched Federal Emergency Management Agency in what is shaping up to be a unprecedentedly disastrous year. FEMA has never faced a year like 2020. By Ben Fox, Associated Press
Politics Jul 14 WATCH: Former FEMA head, emergency officials testify on U.S. response to COVID-19 The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing July 14 on COVID-19 supply preparedness and response on both the state and federal level. By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press
Health Jun 09 WATCH: FEMA head testifies on federal government’s response to COVID-19 pandemic The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will hold a hearing June 9 on the federal government's procurement and distribution strategies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press
Dec 26 Watch 8:13 2 years later, U.S. island territories still hurting from Hurricanes Irma and Maria Although 2020 is only days away, Americans in the territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are still recovering from devastating storms that hit back in the fall of 2017. Hurricanes Maria and Irma flooded and leveled parts… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 4:16 How Charleston is faring after battering from Hurricane Dorian The port city of Charleston is prone to flooding even in normal rain events, so local officials and residents prepared for the worst when awaiting Hurricane Dorian. In the end, the city saw less flooding and storm surge than they… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 4:29 Reallocating funds to build wall won’t compromise disaster relief, says McAleenan With Hurricane Dorian devastating the Bahamas and heading toward the U.S., how are American agencies and officials getting ready for the threat? Acting Homeland Security Sec. Kevin McAleenan joins Amna Nawaz to discuss preparation efforts, including pre-deployment of supplies and… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 5:45 News Wrap: Facebook to tighten rules around political advertising In our news wrap Wednesday, Facebook says it will enforce stricter rules on political advertising ahead of the 2020 elections, in response to revelations that Russians bought thousands of political ads in 2016. Organizations will have to prove they are… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 5:19 ‘I fear the worst,’ says Fla. senator of Hurricane Michael damage Hurricane Michael, considered the most powerful hurricane to hit the Florida Panhandle, has left buildings flattened, trees snapped and entire towns unreachable by land. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., for the latest on the damage he’s seen… Continue watching