How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
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President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
A CBS News investigation found numerous examples across the U.S. where emergency officials failed to issue timely alerts to warn the public about safety threats — or never issued an alert at all.
FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday.
Staff with the Federal Emergency Management Agency will next week assess the damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in Anne Arundel and Cecil counties to determine if the state qualifies for federal assistance.
When disaster strikes, houses of worship are often on the front lines, feeding and sheltering victims.
A new report finds low-income residents and renters in New Jersey and New York were particularly hard hit by Superstorm Sandy.
Some of Maryland's federal lawmakers are pressing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to give Garrett County more help in recovering from a blizzard spawned by Superstorm Sandy.
Under intense pressure from angry Republicans, House Speaker John Boehner agreed Wednesday to a vote this week on aid for Superstorm Sandy recovery.
Maryland's congressional delegation is supporting an appeal for additional help for individuals affected by Superstorm Sandy.
Maryland's two U.S. Senators will be on hand for a hearing that examines the federal response to Superstorm Sandy.
Maryland officials say they will appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of a request for individual assistance for residents of the lower Eastern Shore in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Superstorm Sandy will go down in the record books as one of the most expensive storms in U.S. history. Now the federal government is stepping in to help state's cover the cost, including Maryland.
An employee with the Federal Emergency Management Agency has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $143,000 from the agency.
Odds are, you remember where you were exactly one year ago today. August 23, 2011 is when Maryland was rocked by the largest earthquake in living memory.
Federal Emergency Management officials are stressing the importance of dam safety.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $4 million to the Southern Maryland Electrical Co-op in three Maryland counties.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded $1.8 million for cleanup costs in St. Mary's County following Hurricane Irene.
Maryland and federal emergency management officials are beginning a series of briefings for Hurricane Irene disaster aid applicants.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency this week has found about $40 million to refill disaster aid accounts and now expect the relief fund to stay solvent until at least Friday, the end of the budget year.
Maryland suffered nearly $16 million in damage from Hurricane Irene. The federal government will reimburse state and local governments 75 percent of reconstruction costs.
The measure includes $500 million in immediate, emergency funding to make sure FEMA won't have to cut off help for victims of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee at the end of the month.
Carroll County emergency management officials say federal officials have visited the country to assess damage done by Hurricane Irene.
Shortly after 9/11, the FBI selected Mount St. Mary's University as one of seven institutions nationwide where the FBI would focus its recruitment for intelligence analysts.
President Barack Obama offered moral support Saturday to federal emergency management workers hunkered down for Hurricane Irene's weekend march up the East Coast and 14,000 active-duty and National Guard troops were put on standby for post-storm relief work.
President Barack Obama visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency's command center on Saturday as Hurricane Irene began making its way up the East Coast.
Trevor Rogers pitched into the seventh inning, and Blaze Alexander hit a two-run single to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Thousands of people are expected in Baltimore for this weekend's Sail250 activities.
Jurors deliberated for roughly two and a half hours Friday in a high-profile domestic violence case in Baltimore County before a judge sent them home for the weekend.
A man from Ohio was arrested in Frederick County in connection with a sex trafficking operation, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday.
Tall ships, warships, and even fighter planes are on full display around Baltimore's harbor this weekend as Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore are officially underway.
A 19-year-old man received a life sentence after he was convicted of killing the owner of a Maryland garden center in 2025, according to Anne Arundel County court officials.
Heat and humidity will give way to scattered evening storms. Sunday is the pick of weekend after Saturday showers.
Trevor Rogers pitched into the seventh inning, and Blaze Alexander hit a two-run single to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Maryland House Republicans are urging the Department of Justice to review the state's "Glock ban" law before it goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
Thousands of people are expected in Baltimore for this weekend's Sail250 activities.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Stephanie Douglas speaks with executive director Sharon Lacy and race team member Lionel Rodgers about how the Downtown Sailing Center is making the sport accessible for everyone.
Maryland's own First Class John Mangonon tells Janay and Tim why Sail250 is a homecoming for him, and the Navy Brass Band Quintet perform a selection.
DJ Luongo and Oz Jennings share delicious bites with Steve and Janay while talking about what makes their pies different from other places around Maryland.
Dr. Kate Viola joins us in studio to share useful sun safety tips like applying broad-spectrum sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going out and scheduling outdoor activities before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to avoid peak UV rays.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
The Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
The Orioles fell to 4-4 on a nine-game, three-city trip that ends against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games Monday night with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1 on Sunday.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett tracks possible rain tonight and a heat wave next week.
Scattered rain and storms may impact plans through Saturday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
The chance of scattered wet weather in Maryland peaks on Friday evening and night, remaining elevated through Saturday morning.
Rain and storms will return to Maryland on Friday.
Thousands of people are expected in Baltimore for this weekend's Sail250 activities.
Tall ships, warships, and even fighter planes are on full display around Baltimore's harbor this weekend as Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore are officially underway.
Oil spilled into Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Friday morning, according to the State Department of the Environment.
A 19-year-old man received a life sentence after he was convicted of killing the owner of a Maryland garden center in 2025, according to Anne Arundel County court officials.
Sunday marks 8 years since the deadly Capital Gazette newsroom shooting