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Apr 24 2023
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New Mexicans affected by last year's wildfire get FEMA aid
SANTA FE, New Mexico (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office, charged with administering nearly $4 billion in emergency financial aid for survivors of last year’s record-breaking wildfire in New Mexico, is expected to open its three regional offices to the public Wednesday. The wildfire was the most destructive in state history, burning 533 square
San Francisco Chronicle
Aug 23 2023
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Watters digs more into FEMA officials $1,000-a-night luxury hotels in Maui as cadaver dogs roam Lahaina
Fox News host Jesse Watters hammered FEMA officials who reportedly splurged on Maui luxury hotels in the devastating wake of the Lahaina wildfire that turned the city into a mass graveyard. “The government is disrespecting us once again. FEMA has turned the Hawaii tragedy into a vacation. According to a report and photos obtained by the Daily Mail, FEMA officials booked themselves into 5-star
Bizpac Review
Aug 22 2023
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FEMA Officials Stay at $1,000 Per Night Luxury Maui Hotels as Feds Face Criticism for Response to Fires: Report
As residents of Maui endure among the charred ashes of their lives and mourn those dead and missing, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials sent to the island are living in luxury far from the scenes of devastation. Wildfires ravaged Maui this month, leading to at least 115 deaths, with more than 800 people listed as missing and thousands left homeless. FEMA officials are staying at
Western Journal
Jun 01 2023
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Cameron Parish joins suit against FEMA over flood insurance pricing system
Cameron is one of 43 parishes — and Louisiana one of 10 states — that has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency over its new flood insurance rules that they say are making it impossible for homeowners to afford their properties. Families “are being driven out by the federal government,” said Louisiana State Attorney General Jeff Landry. “This flood insurance policy
American Press
Jun 01 2023
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Louisiana suing FEMA over new flood insurance rates, AG Landry says
State Attorney General Jeff Landry announced a lawsuit against FEMA on Thursday over its new system for setting flood insurance rates, which is triggering steep hikes for Louisiana homeowners. Louisiana is joining nine other states as well as a list of parishes, municipalities and local authorities in the lawsuit, which Landry said was being filed on Thursday in federal court in New Orleans.
The Times-Picayune
Jun 01 2023
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Louisiana suing FEMA over new flood insurance rates, AG Landry says
State Attorney General Jeff Landry announced a lawsuit against FEMA on Thursday over its new system for setting flood insurance rates, which is triggering steep hikes for Louisiana homeowners. Louisiana is joining nine other states as well as a list of parishes, municipalities and local authorities in the lawsuit, which Landry said was being filed on Thursday in federal court in New Orleans.
The New Orleans Advocate
Dec 07 2023
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Mayor Eric Adams heads back to Washington, D.C. to call for more federal help with asylum seeker crisis
NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams is headed to Washington, D.C. on Thursday for meetings on the city's asylum seeker crisis. This is set to be the mayor's 10th trip down to D.C. to discuss the issue. He cancelled his last visit after the FBI raided his chief fundraiser's home. Adams is set to meet with FEMA leaders, as well as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic
CBS News (Online)
Mar 26 2023
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FEMA head: Mississippi authorities in ‘life-saving’ mode after tornadoes
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell on Sunday said authorities in Mississippi were in “life-saving” and “life-sustaining” mode in the aftermath of a string of tornadoes that have killed at least 25 and injured dozens more in the state. “I know that from yesterday morning the death toll had risen by two and they’re still very much in life-saving, life-sustaining
The Hill
Aug 23 2023
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FEMA Turns Hawaii Tragedy into a Tropical Retreat, Stays at $1,000-a-Night Luxury Hotels Leaving Taxpayers Footing the Bill
While most government officials (not corrupt) would see a trip to Hawaii as an opportunity to address the recent tragedy near Lahaina, it seems FEMA officials saw it as an opportunity for something quite different. According to a report and photos obtained by the Daily Mail, while the people of Hawaii grapple with a serious disaster, FEMA officials have been enjoying all the amenities that
The Gateway Pundit
Aug 13 2023
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FEMA director says 'hundreds' could have died in Maui wildfires and that the scene looks like something out of an 'apocalyptic movie'
• FEMA Director Deanne Criswell said the scenes from Hawaii are like an "apocalyptic movie." • Appearing on CBS, Criswell was asked if she agreed with an estimate that "hundreds" have died. • Criswell said she has no reason to "second guess" sources on the ground. The head of the federal government's disaster response effort indicated Sunday that the death toll from the devastating wildfires
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