FEMA flood maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant coverage gaps, and politics can ...

The homeland security secretary said a report that thousands of calls to a disaster hotline went unanswered because of ...

In theory, the maps enable homeowners, businesses and local officials to understand their flood risk and take appropriate ...

For months, President Donald Trump and his administration have floated the idea of doing away with the Federal Emergency ...

David Richardson hasn't made public appearances, statements or social media postings since last week's flood. Former FEMA officials say that's concerning.

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

FEMA Acting Administrator David Richardson has been absent during the federal response to the floods in Texas, prompting concerns about his leadership. At such a critical moment in US history, we need ...

Speaking at the FEMA review council on Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called for FEMA to be eliminated in ...

Trump floated the idea of minimizing FEMA if not getting rid of it as a whole – a position he has softened his stance on ...

After criticizing the agency for being ineffective for months, the Trump administration now plans to reform it to supplement ...

A few weeks ago, the Trump Administration was all in on eliminating FEMA and letting the states handle their own disasters.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism for the federal response to the floods in Texas. The backlash ...