FEMA, Florida
Florida emergency official tells residents to watch for scammers posing as FEMA
Florida emergency officials told the state’s residents to watch out for scammers in the area who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers. Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi informed the county’s residents in a video that the agency has gotten reports of people walking around with fake FEMA badges and
Florida official warns Hurricane Milton victims about scammers posing as FEMA workers
The emergency management chief of the Florida county where Hurricane Milton made landfall earlier this month is warning about reports of scammers who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency officials and trying to get financial information from the storm’s victims.
Ron DeSantis Not Relying on FEMA As Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton
Florida "does not rely on FEMA for preparation, rescue, or response," DeSantis spokesman Jeremy Redfern told Newsweek.
Biden OKs FEMA help for Florida after Hurricane Milton. What you need to know
When there is a major disaster and states find they need more help than they can provide, they turn to the federal government.
Florida officials put out warning over scammers impersonating FEMA agents
Florida officials are warning residents about potential fraudsters impersonating FEMA agents in an attempt to steal their money.
What to know about FEMA checks, other federal Florida aid after Milton
Standing in front of wreckage on St. Pete Beach from Hurricane Milton, President Joe Biden on Sunday promised federal dollars ...
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Battleground Florida: FEMA and Politics
Political Expert Tara Newsom and Rob Patterson, Team Lead for FEMA’s National Incident Management Assistance Team – Red, discuss concerns over FEMA dollars and other assistance.
Here's what to expect after applying for FEMA assistance
According to FEMA, an eligibility decision is made after an inspector looks at disaster-damaged areas of your home and ...
A refresher for SW Florida homeowners and renters seeking FEMA hurricane assistance
FEMA’s disaster assistance offers new benefits that provide flexible funding directly to Hurricane Milton, Helene, and Debby ...
As Major Hurricane Approaches Florida, FEMA Faces Severe Staffing Shortage
Fewer than 10 percent of the agency’s disaster workers are available to respond to Hurricane Milton and other calamities.
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Opinion: Helene exposed FEMA's weaknesses. Can they handle Milton's devastation in Florida?
FEMA's weaknesses, both historical and current, show why private aid and 'everyday' citizens are often more effective than ...
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Seminole County residents seek storm recovery assistance at FEMA site
FEMA has declared Seminole County as a designated disaster area following Hurricane Milton. This weekend, a pop-up ...
FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Centers in 10 Florida counties
FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in multiple Florida counties as the state recovers from Hurricane Helene, Milton, ...
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Florida Has Received More Than $2.5 billion in FEMA Relief Since 2015, More Than Any Other State
A group of Florida Republicans were among those who voted against providing additional necessary funding for FEMA prior to hurricane Helene ...