When torrential rains struck central Texas last July, flash floods overwhelmed rural communities in hours — and responders lacked the complete view they needed to act quickly. Local sheriffs had one ...

Last fall, Delaware experienced a record-breaking drought. October 2024 was the driest month in a century, with no measurable rainfall during a 42-day dry spell. With extreme heat and drought risks on ...

There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

From floods and forest fires to earthquakes—the frequency and intensity of natural disasters is increasing. This also means an increase in the number of people affected and damage to infrastructure, ...

More than 75 federal disaster declarations were delayed in the past year, leaving cities, counties and nonprofits waiting for critical support. As climate-related emergencies become increasingly ...

NATURAL DISASTERS IN THE FUTURE. ACTION NEWS EIGHT REPORTER JOYCE KIM HAS MORE. ### PAJARO'S BEEN HIT BY TWO DEVASTATING FLOODS IN JUST OVER A YEAR. NOW, TWO DOZEN PEOPLE WHO LIVED THROUGH THAT ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — “What now?” That’s one of many questions that arise immediately after natural disasters strike. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, often comes up during the response period ...

As the Trump administration continues to cut workforces across government, the former head of federal disaster response is sounding the alarm that agencies will be left ill-equipped to handle an ...

This year was unusually busy for Army and Air National Guard personnel, with deployments to support natural disaster response and recovery and crime prevention and federal protection missions. The ...

WASHINGTON – The homeland security secretary on Wednesday called the nation’s emergency disaster response agency a “bloated bureaucracy” as deadly floodwaters surged through the Texas hill country.

Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it could be dismantled as soon as December. Lately, his team has backed away ...