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The state of Missouri is asking the federal government for buyouts in nine areas hit hard by flooding in March, officials said Friday.All told, the State Emergency Management Agency is seeking buyouts of 150 ...

The funds were announced Friday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management.

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, straight-line winds, and ...

Chris Cheramie isn't a Katrina victim, but he was surprised to learn he is the first person to occupy a home of a kind specifically designed to shelter Louisiana residents displaced by the storm.

The head of the Kansas National Guard told Senate lawmakers Thursday that he is pleased with the federal response since a devastating tornado struck Greensburg., Kan., last year, but he also said there is room ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency responding to disasters like the Midwestern floods and the California wildfires isn't the same agency that responded to Hurricane Katrina.

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added Lucas, Appanoose, and Monroe counties to the list of Iowa counties granted a presidential disaster declaration.

A Disaster Recovery Center opened Thursday, July 17, 2008, in Garner, in Hancock County.

Federal officials are investigating whether millions of dollars are being steered improperly toward a government contractor to run the country's largest counterterrorism exercise.

Gov. Mitch Daniels today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved the state's request for a 30-day extension for public assistance in 41 counties, including Gibson, Pike and Posey.

Some Cedar Rapids residents who lost their homes in last month's record flooding have a new place to call home.

POSTED: 7:34 am EDT July 17, 2008 UPDATED: 7:47 am EDT July 17, 2008 ST. LOUIS -- Weeks after massive flooding in the Midwest, at least five states are considering federally funded buyouts so residents can move ...

The National Flood Insurance Program owes the federal Treasury more than $17 billion from hurricane-related losses and has been unable to set aside enough money to meet catastrophic losses that could arise in ...

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Housing and Urban Development are working together to find apartments to house the anticipated 2,000 families that will be moving out of travel ...

In retrospect, it was a recipe for potential illness. Take a relatively small travel trailer, newly made with building materials that include formaldehyde, a chemical that is frequently used in adhesives found ...

Iowa City, Ia. - Limited money coupled with high demand statewide for Federal Emergency Management Agency buyouts means a majority of Iowa City homeowners likely will be stuck with their flooded properties.

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Michigan and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding ...

When the last two Disaster Recovery Centers close this Thursday, July 17, help will still be available for victims of the June storms who may have questions about their recovery case.

Metro East residents can get a glimpse of proposed flood mapping in their areas later this month.