UNBELIEVABLE: Fema - The Untold Story

Texas Flood Survivors Are Still Waiting for Disaster Recovery Money—Where Is the Federal Aid?

A federal disaster declaration sounds like the moment help finally arrives. For Texas flood survivors, however, Washington’s decision can mark the beginning of another frustrating wait, especially when families need money to repair homes, replace belongings, and find somewhere to live.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 24

Texas Flood Victims Are Already Paying the Price for Washington's Disaster Retreat

FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton told states to build their own disaster reserves as a six-month policy overhaul begins.

Latin Times · Oct 22

US extreme weather survivors are a growing group – now they want to be a political force

At a gathering in Texas, near where floods killed 136 people last year, survivors are united on the need for urgent action

The Guardian - US · Oct 21

Key things to know about Hurricane Isaias as millions under evacuation orders

The hurricane is first in the Atlantic in what has turned into a very late season. Here’s what forecasters are saying about where Isaias will hit and how hard

The Guardian - US · Oct 10

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida and hammers Gulf coast

Governors of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida declare states of emergency as a downsized Fema faces first major test

The Guardian - US · Oct 10

‘Life-threatening storm surge’ headed to US Gulf coast as residents brace for Isaias

Alabama, Florida and Mississippi declare emergencies, with preparations under way for ‘long-duration power outages’

The Guardian - US · Oct 9

We blasted mobile homes with hurricane-force winds to test how they fail – and found clues for making affordable housing safer

It’s 9:15 in the morning. The wind is roaring at 110 miles per hour (177 kph); the sound is deafening. Dust swirls through the air. We are watching a single-wide manufactured home rock back and forth, as it is pounded by turbulent wind.

The Conversation · Oct 9

Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn

Gulf officials say they are ready for storm but concerns raised about restructured agency’s ability to respond effectively

The Guardian - US · Oct 9

How California is bracing for a winter of floods, fires and extreme storms all at once

The strongest El Niño recorded is expected to bring a cascade of hazards to a state still facing wildfire and heat risks, while budget cuts have weakened disaster response agencies

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity

For some residents of storm-prone Southeastern states, the best indicator of a hurricane’s severity can be found at the local Waffle House

The Independent UK · Oct 8