Mayorkas Warns FEMA Lacks Funding for Hurricane Cleanup after Agency Spent over a Billion on Migrants
We are expecting another hurricane hitting,’ Mayorkas told reporters. ‘FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season.’
Trump and GOP Freak Out About Migrants as FEMA Hurricane Funding Shortfall Looms
Republicans want to know just who’s responsible for stripping a continuing resolution of additional funding for FEMA’s coffers. (Hint: they are.)
Trump and GOP Make BS Migrant Claim Amid FEMA Hurricane Shortfall
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, and Republicans both in Congress and out are not taking it well.
Mayorkas warns of FEMA funding shortfall through the rest of hurricane season
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas sounded the alarm bells that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, may run out of funding before the end of hurricane season. Mayorkas said that while there is enough funding to get aid to victims of Hurricane Helene for now,
FEMA sparks outrage after admitting it 'has no funds' for hurricane relief after spending $640M on migrants
Alejandro Mayorkas, Homeland Security Secretary, said there's nothing left to provide for hurricane relief as the agency poured $640 million into the migrant situation
Feds say there’s no money left to respond to hurricanes — after FEMA spent $1.4B on migrants
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas set off outrage Wednesday when he told reporters that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) “does not have the funds” to see Americans through the rest of this Atlantic hurricane season — after the agency spent more than $1.
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Federal agencies have deployed 3,600 employees in Helene response
Biden promises feds will stay as long as necessary, and FEMA says it may tap volunteers from other agencies to aid in ...
Hurricane Helene exposes federal assistance gap in Appalachian areas
As residents of western North Carolina piece together their lives following Hurricane Helene, few will be able to rely on ...
FEMA, NFL to use stadiums as emergency shelters amid rising extreme weather events: What to know
Football season may be in full swing, but federal emergency planners have designated another purpose for NFL stadiums -- ...
Federal agencies warn of scams in wake of Helene
These criminals take advantage of victims before, during, and after a natural disaster strikes, targeting people when they ...
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GAO finds spotty agency compliance with IDEA Act requirements
The watchdog revealed “varying levels of content and detail” in reports on 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act ...
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Local emergency management agency adapts preparations as extreme weather intensifies
In Hamilton County, that has meant buying more supplies for emergency shelters, strengthening relationships with ...
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Federal Aid Arrives for Tennessee Workers Hit by Tropical Storm Helene, Application Deadline Set
Federal aid through DUA is available for workers in eight Tennessee counties affected by Tropical Storm Helene.
Why Helene storm damage may leave York County short of federal help — again
York County is asking people with damage to houses to fill out a form so officials can see the cost of Helene.
Biden ups federal cost share, support for Hurricane Helene recovery
The Biden administration is covering 100% of emergency response costs in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina following ...
Carter County Commission holds emergency meeting on flood damage updates
The Carter County Commission held an emergency meeting on Wednesday about flood damage updates. Carter County has officially ...
FEMA, NFL to use stadiums as emergency centers amid rising extreme weather events: What to know
Football season may be in full swing, but federal emergency planners have designated another purpose for NFL stadiums -- as ...
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Federal emergency declaration approved for Southwest Virginia counties hit by Helene
President Joe Biden approved Virgnia's request for seven localities. Meanwhile, Appalachian Power says it's restored power to ...