If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?
President Donald Trump has questioned FEMA’s future and suggested states take over disaster recovery instead.
President Donald Trump has questioned FEMA’s future and suggested states take over disaster recovery instead.
As more Americans are impacted by disasters, it’s possible to make the system leaner, more efficient and accountable.
Taking aggressive action to alleviate climate change would reduce the number of disasters to which FEMA must respond.
The agency is hiking insurance rates and punishing flood-prone construction in the president-elect’s favorite state.
In the aftermath of Helene and Milton, mutual aid groups call for structural change in how the nation responds to ...
This bite-sized video describes how climate change is influencing decisions to migrate.
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. ...
In the wake of declared federal disasters, FEMA offers its Public Assistance and Individuals and Households programs.
Many denied claims relate to flood damage, a peril not typically covered under standard homeowners' insurance policies.
It shouldn't take two major storms to show state leaders that the status quo needs serious tweaking.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
Sign up to receive the latest climate change news and commentary in your email inbox by visiting here.
We are seeking continuing support for the website and its staff. Click here to learn more and donate.
© 2022 The Invading Sea