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

Last month, a 1000-year flood devastated Milwaukee and surrounding counties. The flooding left at least two people dead, tens of thousands without power, and caused over $52 million in damages. Last ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for former-Typhoon Halong survivors to apply for state and ...

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Sep. 8—ATLANTA — Georgia homeowners and renters in Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Idalia may apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be ...

City officials are under growing pressure to find safe housing for families displaced by the spring tornado. Photo courtesy of Kwame Building Group Credit: Photo courtesy of Kwame Building Group ...

CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Arkansas renters with losses not covered by insurance can apply for federal disaster assistance following the March and April severe storms, ...

FEMA is reminding the public of a deadline to apply for public assistance following the historic ice storm that hit the Midstate in late January.

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis storm survivors in need of financial assistance from FEMA had until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday to begin an application. City leaders learned Tuesday that their request to give those ...

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Residents in Lincoln County who were affected by the flooding and have already applied for FEMA assistance can expect a home inspection and a letter explaining their ...

The financial assistance applies to debris that poses a threat to public safety or is an obstacle in a commercial area.

Homeowners and renters affected by storms and tornadoes from March 14-15 and May 16 of this year are facing deadlines to apply for individual Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance. FEMA ...