The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in disaster aid that was previously awaiting approval from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A source familiar with the situation told ...

As families work to rebuild their lives after tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana on Tuesday, questions over whether the federal government will help out will likely be a ...

The deadline for counties included in the recent Major Disaster Declaration to submit a Request for Public Assistance has been extended to March 25, 2026.

U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D‑MI, ranking member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a new ...

States need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that FEMA has amended the major disaster declaration for Michigan’s 2025 historic ice storm to include Public Assistance Category F funding.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) expanded public assistance eligibility to more Tennessee counties impacted by Winter Storm Fern, according to the Tennessee ...

In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. Below is some guidance from FEMA to help better understand the ...

South Milwaukee residents impacted by August's historic flooding will soon be able to receive in-person help from Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Survivor Assistance teams.Disaster ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved FEMA Public Assistance (FEMA PA) and FEMA PA Category B to ...

FEMA approved public assistance for 15 Tennessee counties following a deadly winter storm. The aid will support local governments and nonprofits with disaster response and recovery costs. Former ...