Connecticut is set to secure federal funding in the form of disaster aid, direct relief for farmers and submarine investments from a year-end federal spending package. Those funds — and the ...

“States don’t have that capability built to handle a disaster every single year,” Lynn Budd, director of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, told Stateline in an interview. Access to FEMA avoids ...

People who have lost their homes or businesses can apply for disaster relief loans. Mental health counseling and other services will also be available. Nicole Wilson, a public affairs specialist ...

When flooding devastated the Pioneer Valley in summer 2023, it took an extraordinary partnership between the state, ...

Restoring stability after a natural disaster is challenging. Taking specific steps can help you regain control of your finances, says a California-based advisor.

The Connecticut Nutrition Assistance Program currently gets $850K per year from the state, a much lower amount than ...

Understanding the scope of a disaster is the first step toward an effective response. By evaluating the severity of the hurricane's impact, relief teams can identify the most pressing needs.