Since former President Jimmy Carter created FEMA in 1979, it has become a massive federal agency with a budget of $29.5 ...

The new emergency communication system can help save lives in Ohio. Here are the 10 counties using it now before the ...

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer shared a heartening story with the commissioners ...

Maui's MEMA issued a report detailing strengths and areas for improvement in wildfire response, with plans for new hires and ...

From tech upgrades to regular training, it’s time for school districts to bring emergency planning up-to-date.

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Brazos County Commissioners have named Jason Ware as the new county Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC). He has served as the interim EMC for the past four months and ...

President Donald Trump proposed turning disaster assistance over to individual states to distribute rather than having the ...

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Three Helene relief bills have been passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. Here is what you need to know. SB6004/HB6002: Passed unanimously through the Senate and House ...

Trump orders a review with the goal of an "immediate, effective, and impartial response," but critics say heʻs politicizing ...