Fact Check: Posts misstate FEMA budget capability for California wildfire response
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has billions of dollars in disaster funds, which are used to reimburse states ...
Trump demands California voter ID law for wildfire relief and threatens FEMA upon arrival in North Carolina
Trump says he’ll have Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley working on hurricane relief matters instead of ...
FEMA Faces Changes Amid California Wildfires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is undergoing streamlining in Congress to make its disaster relief more effective.
Claim that FEMA is giving California wildfire survivors just $770 is false
A FEMA disaster relief program is offering wildfire victims one-time payments of $770 for essentials, but it’s not the only ...
FEMA Assistance: How To Know If You Qualify for the Critical Needs Application
“If you have insurance and are applying for FEMA disaster assistance, you must file a claim with your insurance company first," according to the agency. “By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for ...
GoFundMe aid may limit FEMA help, leaving California wildfire victims at crossroads
Crowdfunding for wildfire assistance on a site like GoFundMe can impact how much you’ll potentially receive from FEMA.