This guide explains how federal, state, and local disaster response works — from applying for FEMA aid to documenting damage.

As an organizer with the Altadena Tenants Union who has been helping renters with their FEMA applications, Clark knows just how common her experience has been for fire survivors. She believes federal and local agencies severely underestimated the need and cost of housing for the 150,

Collaborative Partnerships: Building partnerships between government agencies, non-profit organizations, community groups, and private sector stakeholders can create a more coordinated approach to disaster response. Collaboration enhances resource sharing, improves communication, and fosters comprehensive support systems.

Residents increasingly tune out phone messages about floods and fires—if the alerts make it to them at all.

Wyandotte city officials closed the westbound lanes of Eureka Road as crews performed emergency repairs on the Eureka Road viaduct. Michael Balcom took pictures of the potential danger while out for a walk.

Weather-related disasters have increased in frequency and severity across the U.S. over the past five years, and when communities are impacted by things such as flooding, severe storms, hurricanes, wildfires or earthquakes,

Washington County Emergency Management Director Richard Hays says they’re ready to respond when disaster strikes.

The article discusses the importance of preparing for communication outages with radios, charging devices, and knowing local routes.

Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.