From Trailers To Tents: What Happens To Leftover Aid Supplies?
FEMA is now auctioning off trailers sent to Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. But that's just one way to deal with a surplus.
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New York City Admits Defrauding FEMA Out Of Millions After Superstorm Sandy
The city sought reimbursement for vehicles it said were damaged by Sandy. But many of them were already "junk" years before the storm, according to a settlement.
FEMA Administrator Brock Long Says He Will Step Down
In a surprise announcement, Long says it is time to go home to his family. An internal government watchdog said he had improperly used government vehicles to travel to his home in North Carolina.
Residents Of Paradise And Other Towns Destroyed By Wildfire Must Wait To Go Home
People who survived the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history were told this week that they cannot camp out or park RVs on their destroyed properties. They must keep waiting.
'Struggling Here With Just Living' In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Michael
Florida's panhandle took the brunt of Hurricane Michael three months ago. Small, beachside communities are just beginning to grapple with the costs and challenges of recovery.
FEMA To Loan RVs To Some Made Homeless By Hurricane Florence
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is loaning recreational vehicles to some North Carolinians whose homes were left uninhabitable by Hurricane Florence.
Wreckage Left By Hurricane Michael Slows Relief Efforts
Government and nonprofit agencies work in advance of storms to create distribution networks for critical aid, but the category 4 storm damaged key communications and transportation infrastructure.
This Is Only A Test: Why Your Cellphone Will Buzz Wednesday Afternoon
Texts stating "Presidential Alert" will be sent to some 225 million U.S. cellphones at 2:18 p.m. ET.
The Cajun Navy: Heroes Or Hindrances In Hurricanes?
President Trump praised the Cajun Navy during a visit to North Carolina. But federal emergency managers say volunteers can put themselves and others in danger if they don't go through proper channels.
Sharks In The Water? FEMA Tries To Fight 'Fake News' As Florence Hits
In times of disasters, rumors proliferate. The Federal Emergency Management Agency hopes to counter the misinformation with a rumor-control webpage.