Small businesses abruptly learn the limits of their insurance after fires and floods
From burned restaurants in L.A. to flooded shops in North Carolina, operators face the reality of policies that haven’t kept ...
New disaster declaration opens FEMA funds for SC counties after floods
Officials say this is a new major disaster declaration and is separate from the declaration for Hurricane Helene.
'Disasters don’t discriminate,' outgoing FEMA administrator says
Whether it is a hurricane, major tornado, or wildfire, disasters "don't discriminate" in where they will be and whom they ...
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Laurens County shuts its doors
The Federal Emergency Management Agency opened a disaster recovery center in Lauren County on Oct. 29, 2024 and they closed nearly three months later on Jan. 18 ...
McMaster unveils $41.6B SC budget with raises, tax cuts, and relief funds
Governor McMaster’s $41.6 billion budget plan prioritizes teacher raises, tax cuts, and disaster relief while proposing new ...
Helene: FEMA asked for September date on temporary sheltering program
Additional time through the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene has been requested of FEMA and its Temporary Sheltering ...
‘Karma is real:’ Threats over California fire aid reshape disaster politics
There is growing unease among other blue-state Democrats that threats to condition disaster assistance will not be unique to California.