Rep. for Maui says warning sirens "likely did not go off" before fires
How officials managed the wildfires on Maui has come under scrutiny as the natural disaster becomes the deadliest in Hawaii's history as a state.
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Unique Texas facility prepares first responders for major catastrophes
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Kentucky residents still waiting for help months after devastating flooding
Many are having issues securing aid from FEMA, a state lawmaker said.
Biden briefs on Hurricane Ian
President Biden on Thursday visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Washington as Hurricane Ian continued to batter Florida. The president said the storm could be the "deadliest hurricane in Florida's history." Watch his remarks.
World Central Kitchen helping storm victims
The nonprofit World Central Kitchen is helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian by providing fresh meals to impacted communities. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero spoke with the organization's Florida lead, Fiona Donovan, about their response.
FEMA administrator on Hurricane Ian response
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 storm. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell joins "CBS Mornings" to give an update on the federal and state storm response.
FEMA ready to help as Hurricane Ian hits
As Hurricane Ian hits Florida, the federal government is preparing to help. FEMA has 3.7 million meals and 3.5 million liters of water staged in Alabama. CBS News' Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins us with the latest on the preparations.
FEMA administrator calls water crisis in Mississippi a "tragic situation"
"Our focus right now for FEMA is ... making sure that they have safe water to drink" in Jackson, the state capital, Deanne Criswell told CBS News.
State of emergency in Mississippi's capital due to water supply problems
Heavy rains caused problems at a water treatment plant, leading to low pressure and concerns about firefighting and people's ability to take showers and flush toilets.
Kentucky faces long road to recovery after deadly tornadoes
The level of cleanup needed is similar to that of 9/11.
First lady visits tornado-ravaged Kentucky
First lady Jill Biden visited Bowling Green, Kentucky, to survey their tornado recovery efforts. Dozens of people were killed after several twisters ripped through the state last month. Meanwhile, Governor Andy Beshear signed a $200 million tornado relief bill to help the affected communities. Investigative reporter for the Courier Journal Tessa Duvall joins CBSN to discuss.
FLOTUS surveys Kentucky tornado recovery
First lady Jill Biden is visiting Kentucky to survey the recovery efforts after the area was devastated by a tornado outbreak last month. The state's governor just signed a new $200 million relief bill, and lawmakers extended the state of emergency to mid-April, paving the way for more federal assistance. Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joins CBSN to discuss the latest recovery efforts in the state.
Biden promises aid for tornado damage
Dozens of people are still unaccounted for as recovery efforts continue in several states hit by tornadoes over the weekend. President Biden toured communities in Kentucky and promised that the federal government would cover 100% of emergency work costs for the first 30 days. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins CBSN AM from Dawson Springs, Kentucky, with the latest.
Wind storms sweep through Midwest as Biden surveys tornado damage
President Biden is promising tornado victims in Kentucky that the federal government will help them rebuild.
Federal aid available for tornado recovery
President Biden on Saturday said the federal government will provide any help that states affected by Friday’s tornadoes ask for. Mr. Biden also said he plans to visit damaged areas when his presence would not impact recovery efforts. Christina Ruffini has more.
Medical personnel deployed for COVID support
The federal government is deploying dozens of additional U.S. military medical personnel to Michigan and New Mexico to support civilian health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. David Claeys, president of Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what the addition of 22 medical professionals from the Department of Defense will mean for his team.
Dad, daughter living out of truck, a month after Ida destroyed home
Sterling Guidry's home was destroyed during Hurricane Ida when a tree fell through it.
Louisiana firefighters homeless after Ida
When Hurricane Ida ripped through Louisiana last month, several firefighters lost their homes in the destruction. As many as 33 firefighters are currently displaced and running low on essential supplies. Thanh Truong reports.
Death toll climbs after storm hits Northeast
The remnants of Hurricane Ida took a deadly toll in the Northeast overnight. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi has more on the extent of the flooding and tornado damage. Then the mayor of Yonkers, New York, Mike Spano, joins CBSN to discuss how his city is recovering from the record-breaking rainfall.
Hurricane Ida death count grows to 6
Two electrical workers in Alabama were killed Wednesday while repairing power lines downed by Hurricane Ida.
Final stages of U.S. withdrawal from Kabul
A U.S. official says as many as five rockets were fired at the airport in Kabul this morning as the U.S. withdrawal enters its final stages. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with the latest on evacuation efforts, plus federal assistance to the state of Louisiana after Hurricane Ida made landfall.
FEMA administrator on Ida impact
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida.
Coast Guard prepares for Ida rescues
The U.S. Coast Guard is standing by in several states as Hurricane Ida lashes the Gulf Coast. But some officials are worried they may not be able to begin rescue services until the storm passes. Vice Admiral Steven Poulin, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard Defense East, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss. Read more here.
FEMA personnel deploy to help Louisiana
Deanne Criswell, the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how the U.S. government is responding to Hurricane Ida. She said that resources might be needed to facilitate evacuations and step in to help communities that are also dealing with the COVID pandemic. Read more here.
Biden speaks as Hurricane Ida hits
President Biden visited FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Sunday as Hurricane Ida slammed Louisiana, and said federal resources will be available to help. "This will be a devastating, devastating hurricane — this will be a life-threatening storm," Mr. Biden said. Watch his remarks and read more here.
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