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Loss of FEMA program spells disaster for hundreds of communities and their projects • Apr. 28, 2025, 3:32 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))

Michigan State Police working with FEMA on Northern Michigan ice storm damage surveys • Apr. 23, 2025, 2:50 AM ET (CBS)

When billions in emergency funds were stalled, the Trump administration sped FEMA money to some GOP-led states • Apr. 22, 2025, 6:38 AM ET (CNN)

Living through a 'low-attention disaster,' Mountain Fire survivors recover in LA's shadow • Apr. 18, 2025, 8:25 AM ET (AP)

AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits are let go in DOGE cuts • Apr. 16, 2025, 7:34 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	FEMA
Headquarters	Washington, D.C.
Areas Of Involvement	complex humanitarian emergency • relief • emergency management • disaster
Related People	Michael Chertoff

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