FEMA officials wrap up Ann Arbor temporary office on Monday
Monday is the last day for Ann Arbor-area residents seeking financial help to recover from April's tornado damage to meet in person with Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives.
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Monday is the last day for Ann Arbor-area residents seeking financial help to recover from April's tornado damage to meet in person with Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives.
Ann Arbor residents who endured April's tornado can now apply for disaster relief through FEMA.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has again denied Michigan's request for "individual assistance" funding in response to the March 6 tornadoes.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
In his Tuesday evening post, President Trump said he personally informed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the approval and that she was "very grateful."
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance in the aftermath of the March 6 tornado outbreak.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to file a major disaster declaration application with federal officials over April's severe weather.
Oakland County will receive $1.2 million in federal funding to improve stormwater management in areas that are "routinely flooded after high rainfall events," according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The city of Ann Arbor says it's done everything in its power to secure state or FEMA relief for tornado damage repairs.
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs.
Additional federal funding will be available to assist Northern Lower Michigan with recovery after the disruptive 2025 ice storm.
David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.
Anyone looking to help in an emergency can take advantage of an opportunity in Detroit to become a member of the Community Emergency Response Team.
"We are working directly with our partners at FEMA to ensure the full impact of this storm is understood," the Michigan State Police director said.
President Trump has approved $50 million in federal funds for Michigan to support repairs and recovery from the March ice storm in northern Michigan.
States allege the Trump administration illegally ended FEMA's BRIC program, halting billions in disaster mitigation funding and putting storm-prone communities at risk.
More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Extreme weather linked to climate change will likely lead to more Americans losing their homes as foreclosure rates rise, researchers predict.
Ice storm damage surveys are taking place in Northern Michigan in an effort to secure FEMA funding for the region.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked FEMA for a few more weeks to prepare damage assessments from the March ice storm.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has formally requested a presidential emergency declaration on the March 28-30 ice storm.
A Customs and Border Protection director is under investigation regarding her receipt of FEMA assistance funds.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $248 million to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as reimbursement for safety measures the state took during the pandemic.
Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.
