FEMA was absorbed by DHS in 2003, prompting criticism that its highly bureaucratic nature rendered the agency ineffective in addressing natural disasters.

President Donald Trump said he'll sign executive order to eliminate or overhaul FEMA on Friday. What would that mean for Mississippi disaster relief?

The acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency wrote to staff reassuring them that the agency's continued existence was vital to the country's disaster response efforts, after President Donald Trump said he wanted to overhaul or scrap it.

Increasingly frequent weather disasters have strained its workforce ... and President Donald Trump on Friday suggested maybe FEMA shouldn’t exist. “I’ll also be signing an executive order ...

The National Weather Service warns dangerous cold weather continues through tonight into Thursday. Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency opened a warming shelter due to the dangerous cold temperatures.

FEMA is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters from floods and fires to drought, earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes. Trump criticized the agency after Hurricane Helene ...

FEMA is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters from floods and fires to drought, earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes. Trump criticized the agency after Hurricane Helene ...

Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, listing no other active fires in Los Angeles as a red flag warning is in effect for much the region until Friday evening.

Thousands of federal workers feel caught in limbo after the White House offer to buy out employees if they agree by Feb. 6.

More than an inch of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles Monday afternoon, triggering flash flood watches and warnings in areas scorched by this month's wildfires.

A White House memo ordered a halt to federal assistance and a review to align spending with Donald Trump’s priorities. Many legal experts say the order is unconstitutional.

President Trump offered a buyout offer to almost all federal employees. They could be paid through September if they accept. How many work in Alabama?