Applicants then file a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) and identify damage that resulted from the disaster. FEMA determines eligibility for reimbursement after state review. The state will ...

Washington — FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said Sunday that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for devastating wildfires, noting that the area is prone to fires. But "they have never seen ...

The federal assistance, offered through a Federal Emergency Management Agency program, is designed to cover the cost of essential items like water, formula, gasoline and prescription drugs.

But some of those fundraising efforts could actually end up limiting the money that would be available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA can provide financial assistance for ...