Funding cuts from the federal government could soon impact the resources available to you should disaster strike. Earlier this week, Donald Trump announced he was considering shutting FEMA down.Staff with the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency said agencies across the state rely on those federal funds to respond to disasters.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future.

Glenn Youngkin, Virginia’s Republican governor, thinks the state can shoulder the burden, but Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner warns of “bankrupting” states that suffer heavy hurricane damage.

FEMA paid more than $3.1 billion to Florida and its residents in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments in 2022 after Hurricane Ian, a monstrous Category 5 storm, rocked the Sunshine State. It remains the costliest hurricane in Florida history.

following up before the deadline with a local Disaster Recovery Center could lead to a reversal in FEMA assistance, if there were any issues with the claim. “Just come in to the centers because ...

Without President Trump declaring May’s EF-3 tornado a major disaster, St. Louis won’t see help from the SBA, EDA, HUD, and some financial institutions.