Tag: fema
FEMA administrator: ‘We’re rebuilding and supporting Puerto Rico’ l ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about relief efforts in Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Fiona. ABC News Live…
FEMA applying lessons learned from Maria as Puerto Rico faces another disaster
Anne Bink, associate administrator for FEMA, joins to talk about FEMA’s plan for helping Puerto Rico in the wake of the catastrophic Hurricane Fiona. source
Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky
President Joe Biden surveyed flood damage in Kentucky and addressed residents in his first post-COVID trip. source
President Joe Biden announces executive actions to address climate change l GMA
The president’s initiatives to address the “existential threat” largely provide more funding for existing programs but fall short of declaring a climate national emergency. READ…
Woman spends months trying to get father’s COVID-19 death reclassified | ABCNL
Kerri Raissian recounts the long struggle to have her father’s death reclassified as a COVID-19 death so her family could be reimbursed by FEMA. #FEMA…
Biden To Visit FEMA Headquarters Ahead Of Hurricane Season
President Biden is set to visit FEMA headquarters ahead of hurricane season, which begins next week, as he continues to push his massive infrastructure plan….
Rescuers still in ‘life-saving and life-sustaining’ mode: FEMA director
George Stephanopoulos interviews FEMA Director Deanne Criswell on “This Week.†source
White House approves emergency declaration for Kentucky
President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for Kentucky in the wake of the latest deadly storms. source
How Biden’s visit to tornado-stricken Kentucky could impact residents
A look on the ground in Kentucky ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit as residents continue to pick up the pieces following the deadly tornadoes….
College basketball player raises $150K for hometown hit by tornado l ABC News
University of Wisconsin basketball player Chris Vogt launched a GoFundMe page to help support his hometown of Mayfield, the small Kentucky city ravaged by recent…
FEMA chief talks Hurricane Florence preparations
FEMA administrator Brock Long talks to “GMA” about the historically dangerous storm and the biggest concerns for safety as the Category 4 storm approaches the…
Trump faces backlash for comments on Hurricane Florence prep
President Trump hailed his administration’s 2017 response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico as “an incredible unsung success,” despite the thousands of deaths. WATCH FULL…
FEMA administrator discusses latest on Hurricane Florence
Brock Long talks to “GMA” about the federal response, preparations and resources in place as the Category 1 storm makes landfall. WATCH FULL EPISODES: http://abc.go.com/shows/good-morning-america…
FEMA chief speaks out as Florida preps for ‘life-threatening’ storm
Brock Long tells “GMA” how officials are preparing for Michael as the storm closes in as a Category 4 hurricane. WATCH FULL EPISODES: http://abc.go.com/shows/good-morning-america Visit…
Number of missing in Miami building collapse rises to 159
President Biden has activated FEMA to help with search and rescue efforts. source
‘We’re going to keep going until everybody’s out’: Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett | ABC News
Jonathan Karl interviews Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #Surfside #Mayor #CharlesBurkett #BuildingCollapse source
Separate storm system devastated parts of Tennessee, leaving dozens dead, several missing | ABC News
A separate storm system devastated parts of Tennessee, leaving at least 21 people dead and 20 others missing after flash floods swept through on Saturday….
‘It’s Not Too Late’: Climate change driving greater need for flood insurance
ABC News’ Ginger Zee discusses the need for flood insurance, as new FEMA flood maps take into account income and some real estate listings start…
Jay Bonafede from the American Red Cross speaks out about the storm
Bonafede discusses storm preparations, keeping the workforce and volunteers safe, and setting up shelter locations. source
FEMA acting administrator gives update on storm precautions
Pete Gaynor discussed the biggest concerns as Barry nears landfall; billions of dollars were spent strengthening and reinforcing the levees throughout Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina….
