The Department of Homeland Security secretary defended the federal government's response and denied that policy changes slowed the agency's deployment.

FEMA has been ripped for its response to Maria but the ... 2009 to 2017, said the new approach could be more beneficial than the after-the-fact "punitive reports" the IG often issues in ...

Some FEMA officials claim President Trump's cost-cutting policies are to blame for the delayed response to the disastrous Texas floods.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s internal watchdog produced 13 now-retracted “feel good” reports ... The team initially planned to report on several issues with FEMA’s response, ...

As the storm system intensified overnight, rainfall totals surged beyond predictions, overwhelming the area’s rivers, creeks, and storm drainage systems.

The City of Manitou Springs said its emergency operation has concluded following a Flash Flood Warning and evacuation of city facilities on Wednesday. According to the City, multiple facilities were evacuated as a precaution due to rising water levels in Fountain Creek: City Hall staff were either sent home or temporarily relocated to the Public Services Building.

Williams dealt with emergency response issues as a state representative in Washington when his district was forced to deal with the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980.

In light of federal plans to phase out FEMA by the end of 2025, artificial intelligence can help multiply and streamline state and local preparation for, response to and recovery from wildfires, hurricanes and floods.