Almost 300 Oklahoma homes and structures were destroyed in March’s wildfires. The consistent spread of wildfires singed several parts of the state, and if you were affected, you have just one week ...

CUMBERLAND — “All emergency and major disaster declarations are made solely at the discretion of the President of the United States,” FEMA.gov stated Tuesday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency ...

Applicants who have received denial letters by mail or email have 60 days to appeal the decision. In cases where documents ...

City officials are under growing pressure to find safe housing for families displaced by the spring tornado. Photo courtesy of Kwame Building Group Credit: Photo courtesy of Kwame Building Group ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - FEMA has extended the Individual Assistance application deadline for those impacted by the May 16 tornado in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County. The ...

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louisan whose home was destroyed by the May 16 tornado has faced ongoing challenges in receiving assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The reason for his ...

Milwaukee County launched new in-person Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams on Oct. 2. DSA teams offer help applying for federal flood assistance at various pop-up locations (like libraries) ...

States need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months.

ST. LOUIS — FEMA has extended the Individual Assistance application for the May 16 tornado to Aug. 26, giving affected homeowners and renters an extra 18 days to apply. The announcement came Thursday ...

Residents can now apply for assistance until April 7, 2025 ...