Employers that consider their benefit programs before disaster strikes can make them more accessible to employees when events ...

On Thursday, March 26, 2025, Governor Stein submitted an Action Plan for a $1.4 billion federal disaster recovery grant to address the revitalization needs in western North Carolina. The plan was ...

Transformative recovery efforts discussed at the 2025 Luskin Summit in response to Los Angeles County's devastating natural ...

As a former FEMA administrator and the CEO of a private disaster recovery service for survivors, we’ve seen firsthand the dedication of emergency managers who work tirelessly to help people rebuild.

The action plan, which was submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on March 26 after a 30-day public comment period, dedicates more than $1 billion in Community Development ...

Gov. Maura Healey criticizes the Trump administration for canceling $90 million in disaster prevention aid, impacting 18 Massachusetts communities and state agencies.

FEMA or its successor would give states disaster funding to address only ... the people said. The plans under consideration mark a watershed moment for FEMA, which had been an independent ...

Late last week, the Trump administration officially denied the state of Washington’s request for disaster aid to assist with recovery efforts ... Ferguson said he plans to appeal the decision ...

For issuers such as governments, insurers and reinsurers, catastrophe bonds offer financial protection in case of major natural catastrophes such as floods, cyclones and earthquakes.(HT) Risk ...

They provide tens of billions of dollars a year to states in direct funding for disaster recovery and repairs. States also receive FEMA grants to protect themselves against future disasters.

and rebalances federal and state roles in disaster preparedness, response and recovery,” Hamilton wrote in the email, which CNN obtained. “The plan leaves critical decision space for President ...

The EU also wants to promote a "national preparedness day", aimed at ensuring member states are on track with the plans. "All of this comes in addition to national strategies," Lahbib said.