Making FEMA’s Emergency Management Great Again
President Trump can reform or rebuild FEMA into the world-class emergency management agency that it can, and must, be. On January 24, while visiting North Carolina to gain insight into the arguably not-well-managed crises in North Carolina and California,
Explainer-What Is FEMA, US Emergency Agency Under Fire From Trump?
A search dog and handler from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue team combs a burned property after the South Fork and Salt wildfires struck the area around Ruidoso, New Mexico,
FEMA Closer to Getting Wiped Out After Trump Emergency Review Order
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order which could lead to the eradication of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The order on Sunday night demanded a task force to investigate the agency and find solutions that will transform it.
Trump order sets up council to review FEMA
STORY: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday signed an executive order establishing a review council to evaluate the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. Trump called on the council to hold its first public meeting within 90 days and submit a report to him within 180 days of the first meeting.
Trump takes aim at FEMA in new executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that establishes a task force to conduct a review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency after he trashed the agency in trips to North Carolina and California earlier this weekend.
Trump signs executive order to overhaul FEMA
President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at revamping the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in the latest sign he's seeking to change how the agency handles disasters that hit the nation.
Metro still struggles with emergency communication systems, fire safety inspections: Audit
An audit of Metrorail's emergency and fire safety systems found the agency lacked reliable communication systems during ...
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Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
A White House memorandum ordered a halt to federal assistance and a review to align spending with Donald Trump’s priorities.
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Emergency Management Director highlights community response and ongoing preparedness efforts
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer shared a heartening story with the commissioners ...
Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby ...
Brazos County Commissioners name new Emergency Management Coordinator
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 as the county’s Deputy EMC for ...
Emergency management departments pack over 1000 trauma kits for local schools
Over a thousand emergency trauma kits will be distributed to school districts throughout Grady County over the coming weeks.
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Former Johnson County emergency management official dies while serving prison term
A former Johnson County emergency management and fire official who was serving a prison sentence for fatally shooting his ...
North Texas braces for potential flash flooding as Gov. Abbott activates emergency crews
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state resources, ...
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Maui Emergency Management Agency Takes Action to Strengthen Wildfire Response Following Critical Report
Maui's MEMA issued a report detailing strengths and areas for improvement in wildfire response, with plans for new hires and ...
Editorial: Federal emergency management could use reform, not elimination
The Federal Emergency Management Agency would be served by thoughtful reform, but eliminating it would be a huge mistake.
Santa Rosa Emergency Management team weathered state record snowfall
They bent but couldn't be broken, Santa Rosa County Emergency Management team was there for residents despite facing a ...
Winnebago County sirens mistakenly activate, prompting quick fix by emergency management
Winnebago County sirens are fixed after emergency management says they were incorrectly activated over the weekend. Emergency ...