Elizabeth Warren October 11, 2022 Elizabeth Warren wants ‘equity adviser’ at FEMA, echoing Kamala Harris call for equity-based aid Warren is proposing an "equity adviser" at the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help ensure under-serviced communities receive federal disaster aid.
Joe Biden October 3, 2022 White House defends Kamala Harris' hurricane relief 'equity' remarks: The White House is defending Vice President Kamala Harris' comments about "equity" needing to be at the center of hurricane response.
FEMA September 23, 2022 FEMA gave out $3.7 billion in 'potentially fraudulent' payments through COVID-19 aid program: IG report FIRST ON FOX: FEMA distributed more than $3.7 billion in improper and potentially fraudulent payments through an aid program for state workforce agencies, the Department of Homeland Security inspector general found.
Puerto Rico September 23, 2022 Puerto Rico still owes company $350 million for restoring grid in 2017 as it faces fresh hurricane outages The Oklahoma-based Mammoth Energy has reiterated calls for Puerto Rico to pay it more than $360 million it says it is owed for restoring the island's grid after Hurricane Maria.
US August 18, 2022 FEMA designates $50 million to Native American tribes to fight climate change FEMA announced new strategies to engage with indigenous community as hundreds of Native American tribes face increasing threats of climate change-related disasters.
Kentucky July 31, 2022 Kentucky residents brace for more rain as death toll from floods rises to 28 The death toll from flooding in Kentucky rose to 28 on Sunday as the National Weather Service warned of more rainfall through Monday morning.
Fox News Flash June 14, 2022 Kat Cammack torches Biden admin for diverting funds from poor Americans to migrants: 'Insult to injury' Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., joined "The Faulkner Focus" to call out FEMA for reallocating funds meant for struggling Americans, instead using it to house and feed migrants.
Wildfire May 18, 2022 Western fires fueled by winds prompt evacuations, forest closures Western fires in New Mexico and California have spread quickly due to stormy weather and strong winds.
Fox News Flash May 16, 2022 Rep. Cammack torches FEMA, Biden admin for prioritizing funding for migrant travel amid baby formula shortage Florida Rep. Kat Cammack predicted Monday Democrats will ask for additional funding to deal with the crisis once Title 42 is lifted as moms across the country struggle to feed their babies.
Joe Biden March 2, 2022 Biden announces new COVID-19 initiative at State of the Union address President Biden on Tuesday announced a new COVID-19 initiative to return Americans to "more normal routines."
FEMA January 15, 2022 FEMA administrator on delayed COVID testing efforts: Agency's role 'has not changed' Responding to questions about whether the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) should have been surging resources for COVID-19 testing months ago – before the omicron variant of the coronavirus began to infect individuals nationwide – Administrator Deanne Criswell said Friday that the agency was working to support states based on what they had requested.
