Emergency preparedness
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a leading figure in the debate over the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) role, has been speaking with renewed praise for the agency's response to recent floods in the state, despite his earlier criticism. Since July 4, when flash floods killed dozens
Emergency preparedness
The Texas flooding has devastated several counties, leaving many in need of assistance. To support the recovery efforts, Governor Greg Abbott has secured federal disaster assistance for five additional counties. This update brings the total count of approved counties to 10. The governor has been actively involved in responding to
Floods
In the aftermath of the deadly floods in central Texas, CNN has reported that multiple urban search and rescue teams from across the country were deployed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) several days after any victims had been found alive. Three teams, which are typically tasked with helping
Floods
President Donald Trump has dismissed reports that his Homeland Security Chief, Kristi Noem, waited four days to sign off on desperately needed disaster relief in Texas, citing that she was the "first one" he saw on television. The delay by Noem's department, which oversees the Federal
Floods
President Donald Trump has defended Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over criticism of the federal response to the deadly flash flooding in Texas, saying she has done a "great job" because she saw her get out on TV quickly to reassure the public. However, their arrival coincides with
Floods
The devastating flash flooding that claimed at least 120 lives in Central Texas has highlighted the federal government's lack of preparedness, raising pressing questions about the role of the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in disaster response and recovery. Congressman Tim Kennedy
Floods
Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) met with flood-impacted Vermonters and community leaders in Barre and Montpelier, discussing the need for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reform. The Senator unveiled a new legislation, the Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization (AID) Act, which aims to cut red tape, empower state and local governments,
Government agencies
Montana's senior US Senator, Max Baucus, has called on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to work together with the State Rural Development office to quickly match displaced Montana flood victims with available housing. Baucus emphasized the need for a proactive
Government agencies
FEMA's Disaster Loan Outreach Center will open in Chickasha, OK, on June 20, providing one-stop assistance to individuals affected by the May 22-25 storms, tornadoes, and flooding. The center will be located at 1401 Michigan Avenue, Chickasha, OK 73018, and will operate from 9 a.m. to 6
Government agencies
A Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) will open at the Canadian Valley Tech Center in Chickasha, Oklahoma, on June 20 to provide disaster loan assistance to individuals and businesses affected by the May 22-25 severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. The DLOC will be open from June 20 to June 30,
Government agencies
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the transition of the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) on June 20, 2011. The DLOC will provide one-on-one assistance with
Government agencies
Residents of Georgia affected by the recent tornadoes are being encouraged to quickly return completed low-interest disaster loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in order to be considered for various forms of assistance. Those who are unable to afford a loan will be referred to the
