Secretary Kristi Noem provided information on the federal preparations the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made and the outreach the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made…
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FEMA Awards Funding for Drone Security to States Hosting FIFA Matches
The grant program supports detection and response to unmanned aircraft threats. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced $250 million in grants to 11 states hosting FIFA…
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DHS Announces $35 Million in FEMA Disaster Relief Funding
The funds will support more than 130 recovery projects across multiple states. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently announced nearly $35 million in federal disaster relief to assist…
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Two Senators Urge DHS Secretary to Update FEMA Disaster Funding Approval
They said requiring personal sign-off on emergency funding “creates dangerous delays.” Senators Patty Murray of Washington and Gary Peters of Michigan recently sent a letter to Homeland Security…
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FEMA Ends BRIC Grant Program, Cancels Unawarded Applications
Over $880 million in unused infrastructure funds to be returned or reallocated The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially terminated its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)…
Read MoreFederal Judge Finds FEMA Funding Review Violates Previous Order
The Justice Department maintains that the agency is complying with his court order. District Judge John McConnell recently ruled that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) violated his…
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Federal Agencies Hold Agriculture Recovery Fairs in North Carolina
Agency officials seek to support the recovery from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that, in a joint effort with the Departments of Agriculture…
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White House Requests $100 Billion for Emergency Relief
Files funding request after Congress returned to session. The White House filed a request for $100 billion from Congress this week to support the rebuilding of communities recovering…
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Two Disaster Relief Bills Introduced in the House for Hurricane Helene Recovery
The proposals are intended to expedite aid and regulatory adjustments to support storm-ravaged Southern states. Two bills have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to support…
Read MoreDeanne Criswell, FEMA
Deanne Criswell is the Administrator for FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Her agency coordinates disaster response in the United States when local and state resources are overwhelmed. We…
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