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What is FEMA, US emergency agency grappling with Hurricane Milton rumors?
Hurricanes Milton and Helene are putting new pressure on the federal government's emergency response agency FEMA, which is already short of money, hit by a politics-fueled disinformation campaign and burdened by its past failures in handling massive storms.
The Latest: Milton approaches Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Milton dropped to a Category 4 early Wednesday as it churns toward Florida's west coast. The National Hurricane Center had predicted it would likely weaken, but remain a major hurricane when it makes landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday.
President Biden signs federal emergency declaration as Category 5 Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
President Biden on Monday signed a disaster declaration for Florida as Category 5 Hurricane Milton approaches its coast, marking the second major storm to hit the state in recent weeks.
Hurricane Milton Prompts Evacuations for Nearly Half of Florida
Evacuation orders or suggestions have been issued for more than half the counties in Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels closer to the Sunshine State. Milton is classified as a Category 4 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph,
Hurricane Milton 'extremely dangerous' Category 5 storm. Florida braces for devastating impacts
Hurricane Milton will be a storm surge event unlike any hurricane in living memory for west-central Florida, said Dr. Ryan Truchelut.
Category 5 Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida
Hurricane Milton, which is currently a Category 5 storm, is set to make landfall around Tampa, Florida, late Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning.
Florida Braces for Direct Hit as Hurricane Milton Strengthens to Category 5
Millions of people along Florida’s Gulf Coast are bracing for Hurricane Milton, a historically powerful storm that is expected to make landfall Wednesday evening and wallop a region still reeling from Hurricane Helene.
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VDEM announces Emergency Management Performance Grant Funding Allocations
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) recently announced over $2.6 million in grant funding for ...
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Local emergency management agency adapts preparations as extreme weather intensifies
Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency practices its plans with Ohio's Emergency Management Program and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It is connected with a local ...
City’s top emergency management official is stepping down
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The city’s top emergency management official is stepping down, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi ...
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Emergency leave for federal employees impacted by Hurricane Helene
OPM says employees who are adversely affected and seek to become emergency leave recipients must apply in writing to their agencies.
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Hurricane Helene: Biden approves federal emergency declaration for NC
26 in response to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced in a Sept. 26 news release that federal disaster assistance is ...
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Federal agency OKs loans for businesses hurt in gas explosion
YOUNGSTOWN – Almost immediately after Gov. Mike DeWine requested low-interest loans be given to businesses impacted by the May 28 gas explosion at the former Realty Tower in downtown Youngstown, the U ...
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'It's heartbreaking:' Federal personnel resume full hurricane response efforts after threats force a partial pause
Misinformation has caused "real-world obstacles" for FEMA responders as the agency looks to protect its workforce.
Fact Check: FEMA’s $750 emergency aid to Hurricane Helene victims not a loan
Emergency assistance of $750 offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to survivors of Hurricane Helene is ...