From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA’s development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management

FEMA is responding to increasingly frequent climate change-fueled disasters. Hurricane season used to be the agency’s biggest concern. Now, it is activated around the clock as the US is battered by year-round disasters ranging from wildfires to spring thunderstorms producing biblical amounts of hail.

Reports are circulating that President Donald Trump may consider revising or even eliminating FEMA. The president has criticized FEMA’s efforts in helping North Carolina rebuild after recent storm damage.

The advisory board is due to hold its first meeting within the next 90 days and report back no later than six months later, according to Reuters

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $248 million to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as reimbursement for safety measures the state took during the pandemic.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated more than $248 million to the Michigan Department of Health And Human Services (MDHHS) for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “FEMA is committed to post-pandemic recovery in Michigan and across the nation,

MDHHS has received $248 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency as reimbursement for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

FEMA officials said the funding stems from two projects. Final reimbursement amounts are pending an official project review by the state of Michigan.

The Detroit Public Schools Community District is set to receive a $70 million Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement for costs tied to emergency protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FEMA and the Michigan State Police/Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division announced on Jan. 21, 2025 that $248,096,445 has been made available to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for costs related to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the federal disaster declaration of March 27,

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), alongside the Michigan State Police (MSP), Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, announced that over $70 million would be allocated to the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) for pandemic-related expenses.

"FEMA has not done the job ... The majority, $443 million, has been dedicated to combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Other disasters included $25 million for earthquake recovery in 2020, $11.2 ...