October 16, 2020 Trump approves disaster declaration for California, reversing course California secured a Major Disaster Declaration and disaster relief funds from the White House Friday after the Trump administration previously turned down their request.
October 9, 2020 Public evacuation shelters amid COVID-19 might not be safest option, FEMA warns Families that do not live in a mandatory evacuation zone are encouraged to shelter in place at home, but only "if it is safe to do so."
September 16, 2020 FEMA Administrator warns of dangerous flash flooding as Hurricane Sally moves inland The Gulf Coast should be gearing up for dangerous flash floods brought on by Hurricane Sally, FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor told "Bill Hemmer Reports" on Wednesday.
August 27, 2020 Laura downgraded to tropical depression as rainfall, flooding continues in Arkansas After storm surges rushed into parts of southwest Louisiana with less depth than expected, the brunt of Hurricane Laura’s landfall may have actually been from its overwhelming winds.
August 27, 2020 US adapts to climate threats with drastic shift in flood strategy As hurricane season kicks into full swing, the U.S. strategy to tackle severe flooding is markedly shifting, using tax dollars to move entire communities out of harm's way.
August 26, 2020 FEMA head warns of 'unsurvivable surge' from Hurricane Laura, tells residents to 'get out' Residents along or near the Texas and Louisiana coasts should heed all local evacuation orders, board up and get out before Hurricane Laura makes landfall, Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Pete Gaynor warned Wednesday.
August 24, 2020 FEMA administrator on Gulf's one-two storm punch: 'Never had this circumstance before in recent history' FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor told "Your World" Monday that he can't recall a situation like the one facing the Gulf Coast, which is set to be hit in quick succession by a pair of named storms.
August 11, 2020 American taxpayers footing NYC's bill to house the homeless in boutique hotels Since the novel coronavirus began desecrating through New York more than five months ago, Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration has been filling the City's high-priced hotels with the homeless in a bid to ease the burden on the shelter system, and to curb the spread of the novel pathogen – ensuring that individuals have their own room and space to socially distance.
August 1, 2020 FEMA chief warns East Coast residents to prepare for Hurricane Isaias: 'Heed' state and local authorities As the East Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias, FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor is advising Americans to take preparedness actions now.
July 22, 2020 FEMA boss clashes with Dem rep over pandemic planning at hearing: 'I’m not telling you that' FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor was grilled by Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday over his agency's response to the coronavirus pandemic, but he struggled to even get answers out during a particularly tense exchange with California Rep. Lou Correa.
