Multiple state and federal leaders got a better look at the widespread March 6th tornado damage in Southwest Michigan after taking a tour through the affected counties. The visit signals growing pressure on the federal government to issue a major disaster declaration that would unlock critical relief funding for devastated communities.

As deadly tornadoes tore through the Midwest and Plains last weekend, state and local search-and-rescue teams were left without a key tornado-tracking tool after a critical contract was allowed to lapse under Kristi Noem's FEMA leadership.

Crews are working to rebuild Lake Village, Indiana, from cleaning up damage left behind by a deadly tornado that tore through the small community. Residents face a long road ahead as they sift through the wreckage of their homes and belongings. "They're starting life over," said one relief worker on the ground, describing the scale of destruction left in the tornado's wake.

President Trump has agreed to provide additional federal funding to support Michigan's recovery from a severe ice storm that caused widespread damage across the state. The federal assistance will help local communities repair infrastructure and support residents affected by the storm.

I am glad the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released funds to protect Whatcom County homes from future devastating floods. This support is long overdue to communities impacted by the devastating floods in November 2021. I will keep fighting for federal dollars to help Northwest Washington communities recover from natural disasters and prepare for future disasters.

The deadly tornado outbreak that struck Illinois and Indiana has raised serious concerns among residents and local officials about whether FEMA will be able to adequately respond to the disaster in a timely manner. Community leaders are urging the federal government to quickly issue a major disaster declaration to unlock aid for thousands of displaced families.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced about $531 million in block grant funding for eligible Georgia farmers more than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated farmers across swathes of the state. "We know that farmers, and certainly farmers and ranchers in this state have really, really been hurting and struggling," Rollins said at the Georgia Capitol on Tuesday.

The USDA signed a disaster declaration for Florida following winter freeze events that caused an estimated $3.1 billion in agricultural losses, making affected farmers eligible for emergency federal assistance programs.

A report by Democratic lawmakers sharpens scrutiny of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's personal review of FEMA expenditures, with two senators charging that her directive requiring sign-off on any department expense over $100,000 unlawfully delayed tens of millions of dollars in disaster recovery grants and contracts to communities still rebuilding.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced that applications for the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program will open on March 16, offering relief to farmers, ranchers, and foresters in eligible counties who suffered losses from the hurricane.

FEMA allotted $5 billion in disaster assistance to states following a controversial spending halt ordered by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, though the payments drained a large share of FEMA's budget reserves, raising questions about the agency's ability to respond to future disasters.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Washington businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the 2025 Severe Winter Storms occurring Dec. 5 – 22, 2025, issued in response to a request from Gov. Bob Ferguson

More than a year after devastating wildfires tore through the Los Angeles region, residents continue to face significant rebuilding challenges, with many expressing frustration over mounting delays, permitting hurdles, and what some are calling a 'fatigue factor' setting in across impacted communities.

FEMA has expanded its disaster assistance coverage in Tennessee, adding more counties to the federal aid program following updated damage assessments from Winter Storm Fern, which battered the state with historic ice and snow in late January.

One year after fires tore through the Los Angeles region, devastation remains etched into the landscape — not only in the thousands of empty lots, but also in the near absence of rebuilding. More than 13,000 homes were destroyed across Los Angeles County; 12 months later, just 28 have been rebuilt.

The U.S. Forest Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission announced a $290 million partnership to restore forests, watersheds, and wildlife habitats across western North Carolina that were severely damaged by Hurricane Helene.

A bipartisan group of North Carolina representatives is pushing House leadership for a floor vote on legislation aimed at reforming FEMA's disaster recovery process to eliminate bureaucratic delays slowing relief efforts for communities still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Tennessee on Thursday, unlocking an estimated $60.6 million in federal relief funding for communities devastated by Winter Storm Fern, which struck the state in late January.

Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, FEMA has approved additional areas in Alaska for both Individual Assistance and Public Assistance following the devastating October 2025 West Coast storms, expanding the pool of residents and communities eligible for federal recovery support.

A year after deadly fires ripped through the Pacific Palisades in California, Ring has launched a new safety feature called Fire Watch to help communities and first responders get real-time, on-the-ground information during active fires.