Tag: FEMA
FEMA Rejects Newsom’s Request to Test Soil for Contaminants
Gov. Gavin Newsom's plea to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct soil testing post-cleanup for the Los Angeles County wildfires faced a resounding rejection on Wednesday. Despite federal contractors diligently removing...
North Carolina Governor Urges FEMA to Extend Shelter Assistance Amid Winter Storm
North Carolina Governor Urges FEMA to Extend Shelter Assistance Amid Winter StormNorth Carolina Governor Josh Stein is taking action to ensure that residents affected by Hurricane Helene have access to shelter during the winter...
House Committee Investigates Biden Administration’s Allocation of FEMA Hurricane Relief and Migrant Spending
Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee are looking into how the Department of Homeland Security has been spending its funds. This investigation comes as there is controversy surrounding the money being used for...
Rescue Efforts by Former Law Enforcement and Military Vets to Help Hurricane Survivors Without...
Former law enforcement and military veterans are stepping up to help hurricane survivors in North Carolina due to the lack of support from FEMA. Aaron Negherbon, founder of Cops Direct, expressed his frustration with...
FEMA Accused of Diverting Funds to Immigration Efforts: Speaker Johnson Speaks Out
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson responded to accusations that the Biden administration had redirected FEMA funds to immigration efforts. Johnson clarified that while the funding streams are different, he acknowledged the frustration felt...
Deadline extended for Twin City residents to elevate homes
Pinellas County residents living in the Twin City mobile home park now have until June 1, 2025, to either elevate their homes or consider other options. This extension was granted after the original deadline...