Management
Imelda Victims Will Receive Federal Assistance after Disaster Declaration
Nearly 900 homes sustained major damage or were destroyed and uninsured in six affected counties, according to a preliminary assessment.
Management
Tropical Storm Imelda Left 5 Dead in Texas and Many Flooded. Will FEMA Aid Come Next?
While Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency for Tropical Storm Imelda, it does not qualify individuals for financial assistance. That will have to come from FEMA.
Oversight
HHS Lacked Adequate Staffing in 2017 Hurricane Responses, Watchdog Finds
Coordination with other agencies and patient tracking were also problems.
Oversight
FEMA Officials Charged With Bribery Over Puerto Rico Power Contracts
A 15-count federal indictment accuses two former FEMA officials and a contractor with bribery, fraud and other offenses related to disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017.
Workforce
Agencies Offer Accommodations for Feds Affected by Hurricane Dorian
The Office of Personnel Management reminds agencies of options for federal employees in Dorian’s path.
Management
FEMA Officials Confident About Dorian Response Despite Shortage of 2,000 Reserve Workers
The agency has deployed roughly 1,500 employees to prepare for the hurricane’s possible landfall.
Management
Despite Outrage, Moving Money from FEMA to ICE Is Unlikely to Affect Hurricane Response
The transfer could spur Congress to cut off the Homeland Security secretary's spending flexibility, however, which could have long-term impact.
Management
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Improve Federal-State-Local Coordination
Bipartisan bill would create an updated version of a former intergovernmental commission.
Management
Senate Panel Advances Merit Board, FEMA Administrator Nominees
The federal employee appeals board may soon have a quorum for the first time in 2.5 years.
Oversight
Why Good Census Numbers Are Vital To Hurricane Recovery
Researchers have four reccomendations for community leaders counting on accurate statistics about their populations in the wake of natural disasters.
Management
Did FEMA Shortchange Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria?
The federal response to hurricanes Harvey and Irma was faster and more generous than the help sent to Puerto Rico in preparation for and in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a new study shows.
Management