The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, initially created by Presidential Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978 and implemented by two Executive Orders on April 1, 1979. The agency's primary purpose is to coordinate the response to a disaster that has occurred in the United States and that overwhelms the resources of local and state authorities. The governor of the state in which the disaster occurs must declare a state of emergency and formally request from the president that FEMA and the federal government respond to the disaster. The only exception to the state's gubernatorial declaration requirement occurs when an emergency or disaster takes place on federal property or to a federal asset—for example, the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, or the Space Shuttle Columbia in the 2003 return-flight disaster.
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday announced corruption charges against a senior government official and a contractor who oversaw the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's electrical grid after Hurricane.. Reuters - Published
Two former officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were accused of bribery and fraud in efforts to restore electricity to Puerto Rico.
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A Federal Emergency Management Agency official was arrested and indicted by the Justice Department on Tuesday. The arrest came as part of an investigation into bribery and fraud during Puerto Rico’s..
President Donald Trump received a briefing on Hurricane Dorian on Sunday and said first responders stand ready to "minimize the effect of what's coming at us." Priscilla Huff has more.
President Donald Trump called Puerto Rico "one of the most corrupt places on earth" in a swipe at the U.S. territory's leaders as they prepared for Hurricane Dorian - headed for the island on..
Multiple news outlets said the Trump administration is diverting millions of dollars from federal disaster relief funds. They are using this money to detain migrants and create temporary locations for..
The Trump administration plans to shift at least $155 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. CNN reports the money will be moved from FEMA's disaster relief fund to ICE, to support..
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday announced corruption charges against a senior government official and a contractor who worked to rebuild Puerto Rico's electrical grid after Hurricane Maria.. Reuters - Published
Federal authorities arrested a former top FEMA official and the ex-president of a company that secured $1.8 billion in contracts to repair Puerto Rico’s power grid. NYTimes.com - Published
The ED has issued a show-cause notice to Amnesty International, a human rights watchdog, for alleged violation of the foreign exchange law to the tune of over Rs 51 crore. The alleged FEMA.. IndiaTimes - Published
Georgia's Governor Brian P. Kemp and Acting FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor hold a news conference in Atlanta Wednesday, in preparation of approaching Hurricane Dorian to the state and warn of high.. USATODAY.com - Published
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Homeland Security Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan, former FEMA Administrator Brock Long and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto.. CBS News - Published
"We've got to stop looking at FEMA as 911," Brock Long said on "Face the Nation," adding that he believes everyday Americans need to be better trained for disasters CBS News - Published
Homeland Security Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan, 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke, former FEMA Administrator Brock Long, David Begnaud, Jeff Berardelli, Mark Strassmann, Holly.. CBS News - Published
Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long joins Margaret Brennan to discuss hurricane preparation in light of Hurricane Dorian's anticipated landfall. CBS News - Published
Homeland Security Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan joins Margaret Brennan to discuss how FEMA is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian. CBS News - Published
The following is a transcript of the interview with former FEMA Administrator Brock Long that aired Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, on "Face the Nation" CBS News - Published
President Trump is postponing his trip to Poland to deal with the response to Hurricane Dorian. This comes as he faces questions at home on China and Iran. CBS News' Paula Reid and Bloomberg's Kevin.. CBS News - Published
President Trump is at Camp David Saturday morning after postponing a scheduled trip to Poland. Trump said Friday that with Hurricane Dorian barreling toward the southern coast, he was needed in the.. CBS News - Published
Homeland Security Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan, former FEMA Administrator Brock Long and 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday CBS News - Published
Hurricane Dorian is barreling towards the U.S. and expected to hit Florida Sunday or Monday. FEMA's Acting Administrator Peter Gaynor joined CBSN AM to discuss emergency preparedness and whether the.. CBS News - Published
The Trump administration is planning to use $271 million allocated for disaster aid efforts and other initiatives to expand space in migrant detention centers and bolster a program that requires tens.. CBS News - Published
FEMA maps leave some 100 million Americans and 35 to 40 million uninsured homes and businesses at risk of flooding, according to flood risk group.
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Three years of brutal disasters mean fewer trained FEMA workers are available to help victims of Barry -- or whatever storm comes after it. NYTimes.com - Published
This week on "Face the Nation," guest moderator John Dickerson reports on the impact of tropical depression Florence. He interviews FEMA Administrator Brock Long, Sen. Thom Tillis and Sen. Lindsey.. CBS News - Published
After investigating for four years and unable to procure enough evidence, in April 2015, the agency informed the BCCI that adjudication proceedings be held against the cricket board. DNA - Published
The report said sensitive personal information of victims of the 2017 California wildfires and three hurricanes was needlessly shared with a contractor. NYTimes.com - Published
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) exposed 2.3 million disaster survivors to possible identity theft and fraud by sharing sensitive personal information with an outside company,.. Reuters - Published
The misstep has put the survivors of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the California wildfires "at increased risk of identity theft and fraud."
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The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said on Friday that it had shared disaster survivors' sensitive personal information with an outside company but added that it had no indication that.. Reuters - Published
Trump directed FEMA "to give the A Plus treatment to the Great State of Alabama and the wonderful people who have been so devastated by the Tornadoes."
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The fiscal oversight board, which controls the island's spending, will allow the governor to use the funds to curtail the mounting backlog of bodies CBS News - Published
The ex-West Virginia county official that called former First Lady Michelle Obama an “ape in heels” has pled guilty to defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Pamela Taylor admitted to illegally taking FEMA benefits in 2016. The same year, a Pamela Taylor also made headlines for a racist Facebook post.
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President Trump will nominate Jeffrey Byard, a top disaster response official in his administration, to head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Here's the latest for Wednesday, February 13th: Trump portrays border security agreement a win; Brock Long, head of FEMA resigns; NASA's longest running Mars rover is pronounced dead; The winner of.. USATODAY.com - Published
Brock Long, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is stepping down after two years on the job. Long faced controversy last year over improper use of government vehicles. CBS News - Published
Survivors of hurricanes Harvey and Irma received millions more in FEMA funds than Hurricane MarĂa survivors, according to the study CBS News - Published
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