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FEMA

Trump Pushes Huge Contracts for Faulty, Redundant Coronavirus Equipment

The government has agreed to over 20,000 contracts for pandemic-related supplies, worth over $20 billion.
By Jordan Zakarin
Joey Roush walks through debris on March 4, 2019 at his mother's home after it was destroyed by a tornado in Beauregard, Alabama.

The Newest DC Game: Denying Disaster Aid for Other States

If recent politics are any indication, the victims of the recent tornadoes in Lee County, Alabama can expect little government help.
By John A. Tures
President Donald Trump.

Trump Dismantled Environmental Institutions During Record Hot Year

An uptick in natural disasters, with diminishing funds to contain them, sets the stage for a fiscal crisis. 
By Davis Richardson
A home destroyed by Superstorm Sandy sits abandoned on October 29, 2014 in the Oakwood Beach neighborhood of Staten Island. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

New York City in Talks with FEMA to Redraw Flood Zones to Match Climate Change

By Madina Toure
Brooklyn Assemblywoman Pamela Harris.

New York Democrat Accused of Stealing $25,000 in Hurricane Sandy Money

By Madina Toure
Workers restore high tension power lines damaged by Hurricane Maria in Guayama, Puerto Rico, on October 28, 2017.

Puerto Rico Cancels Contract With Firm From Interior Secretary’s Hometown

By Francesca Friday
Here's how to enter Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest 'Hamilton' sweepstakes.

How a Memory Stick Saved Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Puerto Rico Charity Single

By John Bonazzo
PALATKA, FL - SEPTEMBER 12: People use a boat and four wheeler to navigate flood waters caused by Hurricane Irma Sept. 12, 2017 near Palatka, Florida, United States. The storm brought flooding to areas not seen in generations.

With Jose on the Way, Here’s the Good News About Hurricanes

By John A. Tures
The city sent 120 emergency personnel to Texas to help with Hurricane Harvey relief.

De Blasio Sends Emergency Response Team to Houston

By Madina Toure
The Oakwood Beach area of Staten Island, seen after Hurricane Sandy.

New York City Worries Over Trump’s Proposed $667 Million Cut to FEMA

By Madina Toure
The Oakwood Beach area of Staten Island, seen after Hurricane Sandy.

Outrage After Mayor Says Sandy Recovery Program Won’t Be Done By End of 2016

By Madina Toure
Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton (c), US President George Bush (r) and presidential candidate Ross Perot (l) in a picture taken 11 October 1992 in Saint Louis answer questions at the athletic center at Washington University

What Debates Reveal About a Candidate’s Crisis Management Style

By Tevi Troy
March 2006: Former US President George W. Bush picks up debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Blowing It: A Brief History of Hurricane Politics

By John A. Tures
Jolito Ortiz helps sweep water out of his friend's apartment on the Lower East Side after Hurricane Sandy. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

The Next Threat to Affordable Housing in New York City: Flood Insurance

By Jillian Jorgensen
COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 5: Eric Van Sant rescues possessions from a flooded home in the Forest Acres neighborhood October 5, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. The state of South Carolina experienced record rainfall amounts over the weekend which stranded motorists and residents and forced hundreds of evacuations and rescues. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

South Carolina Flooding is Sixth ‘1,000 Year Rainfall’ in the U.S. Since 2010

By Michael Sainato

Coalition of Elected Officials Win Grant for Jersey City Fire Department

By Alyana Alfaro
A flood-damaged beach covered by debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, taken a year after the storm. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images).

Potential for Flood Insurance Hikes ‘A Great Concern,’ de Blasio Says

By Jillian Jorgensen

Menendez rejection of federal corruption charges turns into raucous rally as crowd ponders senator’s fate

By Mark Bonamo
A Bay Head home

Afternoon Bulletin: FEMA to Revaluate Sandy Insurance Claims and More

By Aisling Brennan

MacArthur calls for FEMA administrator’s resignation

By Chase Brush
A flood-damaged beach covered by debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, taken a year after the storm. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images).

Bill to Study Repaying Faith Groups for Sandy Work Advances in Council

By Will Bredderman

MacArthur’s first bill aims to protect disaster victims from FEMA ‘recoups’

By Chase Brush
Hurricane Sandy, Alphabet City. (Matthew Kraus, flickr)

Storm-Readiness Retrofits Pose Financial Hurdles for Multi-family Affordable Housing

By Kim Velsey
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Rockaway Rappers Tell Hipsters to ‘Fuck Out the Rock’

By Elizabeth Coscia
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