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FEMA October 9, 2020

Public evacuation shelters amid COVID-19 might not be safest option, FEMA warns

Families that do not live in a mandatory evacuation zone are encouraged to shelter in place at home, but only "if it is safe to do so." 

91±¬ÁÏ Flash September 16, 2020

FEMA Administrator warns of dangerous flash flooding as Hurricane Sally moves inland

The Gulf Coast should be gearing up for dangerous flash floods brought on by Hurricane Sally, FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor told "Bill Hemmer Reports" on Wednesday.

Hurricane Laura August 27, 2020

Laura downgraded to tropical depression as rainfall, flooding continues in Arkansas

After storm surges rushed into parts of southwest Louisiana with less depth than expected, the brunt of Hurricane Laura’s landfall may have actually been from its overwhelming winds.

Weather August 27, 2020

US adapts to climate threats with drastic shift in flood strategy

As hurricane season kicks into full swing, the U.S. strategy to tackle severe flooding is markedly shifting, using tax dollars to move entire communities out of harm's way.

91±¬ÁÏ Flash August 26, 2020

FEMA head warns of 'unsurvivable surge' from Hurricane Laura, tells residents to 'get out'

Residents along or near the Texas and Louisiana coasts should heed all local evacuation orders, board up and get out before Hurricane Laura makes landfall, Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Pete Gaynor warned Wednesday.

91±¬ÁÏ Flash August 24, 2020

FEMA administrator on Gulf's one-two storm punch: 'Never had this circumstance before in recent history'

FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor told "Your World" Monday that he can't recall a situation like the one facing the Gulf Coast, which is set to be hit in quick succession by a pair of named storms.

Homeless Crisis August 11, 2020

American taxpayers footing NYC's bill to house the homeless in boutique hotels

Since the novel coronavirus began desecrating through New York more than five months ago, Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration has been filling the City's high-priced hotels with the homeless in a bid to ease the burden on the shelter system, and to curb the spread of the novel pathogen – ensuring that individuals have their own room and space to socially distance.

91±¬ÁÏ Flash August 1, 2020

FEMA chief warns East Coast residents to prepare for Hurricane Isaias: 'Heed' state and local authorities

As the East Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias, FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor is advising Americans to take preparedness actions now.

Coronavirus July 22, 2020

FEMA boss clashes with Dem rep over pandemic planning at hearing: 'I’m not telling you that'

FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor was grilled by Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday over his agency's response to the coronavirus pandemic, but he struggled to even get answers out during a particularly tense exchange with California Rep. Lou Correa.

Floods June 30, 2020

Millions of US homes face greater flood threat than previously known, new analysis shows

Millions of properties across the nation are at risk of severe flooding over the next three decades that are not currently included on federal disaster-preparedness maps, according to a new analysis released on Monday.

Texas June 25, 2020

White House plan to cut federal funding for coronavirus testing sites sparks pushback

The Trump administration announced it will be removing federal funding from 13 coronavirus testing sites spread across five states on June 30, and the move is now drawing pushback from both political parties.