How to apply for FEMA aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The federal government provides a variety of assistance programs for people impacted by disasters like the two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton, that recently hit the Southeastern US. To get access to the funding,
How to get disaster assistance from FEMA after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
After two back-to-back Hurricanes in Florida, FEMA is helping disaster survivors with a variety of assistance programs.
Does FEMA have the budget for Milton relief?
As FEMA ramps up disaster aid for Hurricane Milton, rumors swirl about funding shortages and diverted relief money. Here's what FEMA is saying.
Hurricane Milton: What is FEMA’s plan for aid?
As of Thursday, FEMA said it has enough to help the most immediate emergency needs of people affected by Hurricane Milton and Helene.
DHS Sec. Mayorkas says FEMA ‘will need additional funds’ after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas says FEMA has enough funding to address "immediate" needs, but urged Congress to act quickly.
Will Congress rush back to DC to pass Hurricane Helene, Milton relief funding? What to know.
The back-to-back storms have stretched some disaster relief agencies thin, prompting President Joe Biden to press Congress to “move as rapidly as they can” to pass more emergency aid, especially to help supplement loans for small business wrecked by the hurricanes.
The FEMA factor in Milton recovery
FEMA is probably the most talked about institution every time there’s a natural disaster, and this time’s no different. There’s almost too much news to choose from. To address Hurricanes Helene and Milton,
Follow the Money: Understanding FEMA's disaster budget in Hurricane Milton aftermath
In the event of natural disasters, it can be hard to understand the money, including whether or not FEMA has sufficient funding to respond and if Congress will approve additional relief.
FEMA official debunks false rumors about hurricane aid
Mother details terrifying moment her house flooded during Hurricane Milton A woman's house collapsed into floodwaters. Meet the man who saved her life
FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being unable to support survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, despite misinformation that has swirled in recent days.
FEMA reports it has under 10% of front-line staff available ahead of Hurricane Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday that it has less than 10% of its staff available for deployment amid preparations for the second major hurricane to hit the Southeast this month.
What to know about $750 FEMA relief payments for hurricane victims
While there has been a bevy of misinformation about what FEMA's relief does, here is what to know about the federal ...
How Florida Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Funding Reacted to Milton
Congress passed a stopgap spending bill on September 25 to keep government agencies funded into December and avoid a shutdown ...
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Trying to apply for FEMA aid after Hurricane Milton? What to know
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell told Floridians affected by both Hurricanes Helene and Milton that the agency is encouraging them to file two separate applications ...
FEMA still spending heavily on COVID and decades-old storms
While the nation’s Federal Emergency Management Agency clamors for more money to deal with hurricanes and floods, it is ...
How FEMA Funding for Hurricane Refugees Compares to Ukraine and Gaza Relief
As the U.S. battles a severe hurricane season, Newsweek compares funding for Helene and Milton victims to aid for Ukraine and ...
Here's how you can donate to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Milton
By Thursday morning, Milton had already made its way into the Atlantic, leaving in its wake at least eight dead and more than ...
Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 storm
Washington Post reporter John Farrell describes what it's like on the ground in Tampa, Fla., as Milton makes landfall.