FEMA administrator says L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfires, but "they have never seen 100-mile-an-hour winds"
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfire, noting that the area is prone ...
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Fact-check: Is the federal government treating California and North Carolina disasters differently?
The federal response to the California wildfires has so far mimicked the government’s response to Hurricane Helene hitting North Carolina in September 2024. In both instances, President Joe Biden ...
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Officials provide clarity after fire relief applicants receive FEMA response saying 'not approved'
After multiple residents said their applications for wildfire relief were apparently denied by FEMA, Los Angeles County ...
Criswell says Los Angeles area ‘very prepared’ for fires, not prepared for ‘100 mile-an-hour winds’
Administrator Deanne Criswell said in an interview that aired Sunday that the Los Angeles area was “very prepared” for the ...
Automaker group files lawsuit to block US automatic emergency braking rule
A group representing major automakers said on Friday it filed a lawsuit to block a landmark rule from the administration of ...
GoFundMe help could limit FEMA assistance for fire victims
Millions are being raised so far for Califorina wildfire victims. But some of those fundraising efforts could actually end up ...
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FEMA boots hurricane survivors into winter storm as Biden vows 100% coverage in LA
FEMA called out over closed offices and ending housing for hurricane victims in NC as a winter storm brought subfreezing temps to area.
Emergency management works to resolve outdoor siren issues, reassures public of safety
In 2019 the linn county emergency management agency conducted a large scale upgrade to their outdoor warning sirens.With an ...
Debunking 5 claims about the California wildfires
As wildfires continue to spread in southern California, misinformation about the response to the fires have cropped up online ...
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Criswell says Los Angeles area ‘very prepared’ for fires, not prepared for ‘100 mile-an-hour winds’
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA ... but that it was not ready for “100 mile-an-hour winds.” “I think that they were very prepared. This is something that they are very used ...