How to get student loan relief after the L.A. wildfires
By Eliza Haverstock, NerdWallet Wildfires have burned at least 12,000 homes, buildings and other structures in Los Angeles, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s ...
Helene victims were unfairly ousted from hotels, senators claim. Was FEMA at fault?
Were people displaced by Helene wrongly kicked out of hotels while still eligible for FEMA vouchers? Confusion reigns.
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
It’s something that’s unfortunately very common,” said an attorney with the FTC. Beware of people pressuring you to "act fast ...
Hit by Wildfire? Here’s How to Deal With Insurers and FEMA.
You don’t need to settle for what your insurance company or the government first offers. And you don’t have to fight alone.
When the blame-gaming stops, what lessons should we draw from devastating L.A. wildfires? Editorial Board Roundtable
More broadly, should people be able to rebuild in areas prone to natural disasters -- an issue relevant to the Florida coasts ...
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Officials provide clarity after fire relief applicants receive FEMA response saying 'not approved'
Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to ...
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Petaluma receives $637,000 grant toward new emergency operations center
The grant of over $637,000, announced last spring by Rep. Jared Huffman, was officially approved in a 6-0 consent calendar ...
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What LA wildfire victims need to know about applying for FEMA assistance
The one-time payments will be available through the “Serious Needs Assistance” program. When you apply to FEMA, you are ...
Altadena couple faces housing crisis after losing home in Eaton fire, FEMA aid falls short
Cynthia and Ibarionex Perello, a couple married for over 30 years, are grappling with the aftermath of the Eaton fire that ...
Former Cal OES director Mark Ghilarducci weighs in on LA wildfires, preparation and political discourse
California's former top emergency management official, Mark Ghilarducci, has spent the last 40 years responding to major disasters across the globe and now from a far, has been monitoring the ...
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Scammer files fake FEMA claim, preventing Eaton Fire victim from getting help
An 85-year-old woman had her home damaged in the Eaton Fire. When she filed a claim with FEMA, she found out she was also a victim of fraud.
Three takeaways from DHS nominee Kristi Noem’s confirmation hearing
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) is expected to cruise through the process to confirmation after surviving a fairly quiet hearing that lasted less than three hours.