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North Carolina didn't need FEMA to weather Hurricane Florence
The hurricane response efforts took shape in North Carolina’s counties and towns, largely independent of federal authorities.
FEMA Is Testing Presidential Phone Alerts from Trump You Can't Opt Out Of
The "presidential alerts" work just like tornado and flood warnings, and they'll reach nearly every cell phone in America.
North Carolina residents are in their attics pleading for rescue as Florence's floodwaters rise
“Currently ~150 awaiting rescue in New Bern. We have 2 out-of-state FEMA teams here for swift water rescue,” said that city's Facebook page
Meteorologists are running out of adjectives to tell you how bad Hurricane Florence is going to be
"Today is the last good day to evacuate," FEMA says.
ICE says it won't arrest people seeking shelter from Hurricane Florence
"Bottom line is that we’re not doing enforcement in that area given the seriousness of the storm. There is no caveat to that statement."
Trump just called Hurricane Maria response an "incredible unsung success." Nearly 3,000 people died.
He was trying to reassure Americans that his administration is ready for Hurricane Florence, which he called “tremendously big and tremendously wet.”
"Absolutely overwhelmed": FEMA stumbled badly in Puerto Rico, GAO says
The report says FEMA handled hurricanes and fires much more effectively on the U.S. mainland.
FEMA is facing hurricane season with a vastly depleted workforce
Documents reviewed by VICE News show FEMA has about half as many "reservists" available to respond in 2018.
Deadly Lava from Hawaii's Volcano Is Still Swallowing Everything in Its Path
Cars, homes, and entire roads are disappearing under waves of molten rock.
Climate Change-Fueled Natural Disasters Made 2017 the Costliest Weather Year Ever
The U.S. suffered 16 weather and climate disasters that each caused losses in excess of $1 billion, but recovery programs are trying to combat this new normal.
Time and money are running out for these families still displaced by Hurricane Harvey
More than four months after Hurricane Harvey hit, 10,000 families are still displaced from their homes.
Hurricane Maria's devastation follows Puerto Ricans into the New Year
One-third of the island is still without power.