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Houston police captain: "The need is overwhelming" after Harvey; Texas Rep. Farenthold: There's devastation everywhere you look

• Aug 28, 2017
• 35:32

Virginia Task Force 1

A renowned FEMA task force goes to Texas to help in the search and rescue efforts as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to pound the coast. Fairfax County Fire Chief Richard Bowers joins CBSN to discuss their efforts.

• Aug 28, 2017
• 03:27

FEMA's Hurricane Harvey response

President Trump's disaster declaration has sent FEMA into action in Texas. The price tag for responding to a storm like Harvey is steep. FEMA was given $50 billion following Hurricane Katrina, but right now, FEMA only has about $3.8 billion on hand. In order to increase funding, Congress needs to act now. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Aug 28, 2017
• 02:06

Harvey update

Texas hasn't been hit by a storm as strong as Harvey since 1961. And experts are saying its effects will be felt for a very long time. DeMarco Morgan has an update.

• Aug 26, 2017
• 01:14

COVID-19 funeral program overwhelmed at launch

FEMA's funeral reimbursement program kicked off with 1 million people calling the hotline to apply. Since then, over 5 million people called the hotline. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBSN to explain how to programs works and what applicants need to submit their case.

• Apr 23, 2021
• 06:32

Hurricane impact on vote?

Voter registration deadlines are looming, and campaign organizers are focused on driving up turnout. But Hurricane Matthew is interfering with those efforts in the battleground state of Florida, where officials have refused to extend the registration deadline. Steve Shepard, a senior polling analyst for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss the impact weather may have on this election.

• Oct 7, 2016
• 05:25

FEMA's response

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate met with President Obama about Hurricane Matthew on Friday as the storm slammed Florida's southeast coast. Fugate joins CBSN to discuss FEMA's relief efforts for the areas targeted by the storm.

• Oct 7, 2016
• 07:36

Obama on vacay amid La. floods

President Obama is facing criticism for not cutting his vacation short to visit the Louisiana region devastated by historic flooding. More than 86,000 people have registered with FEMA and 20 Louisiana parishes have been declared disaster area. Around 4,000 people are staying in shelters. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Sorrento.

• Aug 19, 2016
• 02:42

Scammers targeting people seeking federal funeral assistance

Fraudsters are looking to victimize applicants to U.S. program that offers up to $9,000 to help bury COVID-19 victims.

• Apr 16, 2021

FEMA funeral program inundated by 1 million calls at launch

Americans may apply for government money to help cover the funeral costs of loved ones who died of COVID-19.

• Apr 14, 2021

As we remember Katrina a decade later, "Sunday Morning" checks up on what happened to New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and FEMA Director Michael Brown

As we remember Katrina a decade later, "Sunday Morning" checks up on what happened to New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and FEMA Director Michael Brown

• Aug 30, 2015
• 00:45

FEMA is facing strong criticism from Capitol Hill after a "60 Minutes" investigation into an insurance program set up for victims of Hurricane Sandy detailed allegations of widespread fraud

FEMA is facing strong criticism from Capitol Hill after a "60 Minutes" investigation into an insurance program set up for victims of Hurricane Sandy detailed allegations of widespread fraud.

• Mar 2, 2015
• 05:07

FEMA to help people pay for COVID-19 funeral costs

In April, the agency will begin providing families with up to $9,000 per burial and as much as $35,000 per applicant.

• Mar 25, 2021

New system developed at UC Berkeley is designed to provide heads-up 10 seconds before temblor hits

A new early warning system developed at UC Berkeley provides a heads-up 10 seconds before an earthquake hits. Similar systems are already in place in Japan and Mexico, but the Berkeley team says $80 million is required to make sure the message reaches those who are in harm's way. Carter Evans reports.

• Aug 25, 2014
• 02:09

Residents of Napa, California, are still getting their bearings after a powerful earthquake shook the area on Sunday

Residents of Napa, California, are still getting their bearings after a powerful earthquake shook the area on Sunday. USGS estimates the quake could be a billion-dollar disaster. John Blackstone reports.

• Aug 25, 2014
• 02:13

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate says the progress being made in processing undocumented children is "oftentimes disrupted when we see sudden influxes of kids coming in faster than we can discharge them"

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate says the progress being made in processing undocumented children who enter the U.S. is "oftentimes disrupted when we see sudden influxes of kids coming in faster than we can discharge them."

• Jul 9, 2014
• 01:17

Biden administration deploys FEMA to border

The Biden administration is deploying FEMA to the southern border to help handle a surge in unaccompanied migrant children. Washington Post reporter Nick Miroff joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the administration is responding, and the conditions teenagers are fleeing in other countries.

• Mar 15, 2021
• 06:59

Over 4,200 children in border patrol custody

CBS News has learned that more than 4,200 unaccompanied migrant children are being held in government custody. Because of the lack of space, due in part to COVID-19 restrictions, the children are being held in short-term facilities, some of which are designed to detain adults. The Department of Homeland Security is deploying FEMA to help address the surge of minors who have crossed the border. They will help provide food, water and basic medical care. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Mar 15, 2021
• 03:12

Surge at U.S.-Mexico border taxes authorities

The Biden administration is deploying the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the U.S.-Mexico border as authorities deal with an increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children. Weijia Jiang joins "CBSN AM" with the latest.

• Mar 15, 2021
• 08:01

FEMA deployed to help process migrant children

Migrant children have reported sleeping in overcrowded conditions and having limited access to showers while in Border Patrol custody.

• Mar 14, 2021

FEMA opens community vaccination sites

New Federal Emergency Management Agency vaccination sites are opening across the country to help vaccinate people in marginalized communities disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero from a newly opened community vaccination center in Philadelphia.

• Mar 2, 2021
• 03:32

"A Shot of Hope": Getting the vaccine

Millions of Americans have received doses of the coronavirus vaccines so far. On Thursday, President Biden marked 50 million shots given since he took office. This is a significant milestone, but access remains an issue. Acting FEMA director Bob Fenton explains how his agency is trying to ramp up the rollout of the vaccine. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci explains if the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be effective against a new variant found in New York City.

• Feb 25, 2021
• 17:02

Texas mayor on recovery efforts in his city

President Biden has declared a major disaster in Texas, clearing the way for state and local governments to receive additional federal aid. Subfreezing temperatures and power outages caused pipes to burst, flooding homes across the state. Josh Schroeder, the mayor of Georgetown, Texas, joins CBSN to discuss recovery efforts in his city.

• Feb 20, 2021
• 07:32

Texas governor on skyrocketing energy bills

Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave an update Sunday to address how the state is dealing with the ongoing crises of skyrocketing energy bills, food shortages and lack of access to water after deadly winter weather crippled the state's infrastructure. Watch Abbott's press conference.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 20:05

How the Red Cross is helping Texans in need

Power has been restored to most of Texas, but now a water crisis is underway. Roughly a quarter of the state's population is under a "boil-water advisory." The rolling power outages caused pipes to burst in homes and shut down water treatment plants. Dan Halyburton, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joins CBSN to discuss how his organization is providing aid to those affected by this deadly winter weather.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 07:35

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