Sen. Bill Cassidy is leading a group of Senators requesting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) eliminate a Biden era policy, Risk Rating 2.0, a measure that has caused flood insurance ...

Even so, with the beginning of summer, the region is entering the time of year when risk reaches its highest points — heat ...

Several U.S. senators, including Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, have requested the Biden administration to repeal Risk Rating 2.0, a flood insurance program that has seen skyrocketing premiums ...

With a cast of all New Orleans born and raised and living stars, it’s no wonder you’ll be tapping your toes and singing on ...

We’re on pins and needles all summer long. So much of the forest is at a close proximity to private lands and structures," ...

The White House reaffirmed FEMA's dedication to handling severe storms after reports suggested the agency's unawareness of the hurricane season. Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt emphasized their ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is dismissing recent reports that its acting administrator was unaware of hurricane season, calling David Richardson's widely circulated remark a "joke" ...

Even with the adoption of Risk Rating 2.0, the program remains grossly underfunded. Since 2005, the NFIP has averaged $2 billion in annual losses, and storms like Helene and Milton are expected to ...

(The Hill) – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defended David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), claiming he was joking Monday when he said he ...

Thus, the staff is in utter confusion due to David Richardson’s actions amid his comment controversy. In the middle of updating the disaster response plan and Richardson’s unclear guidance tactics, ...

The NFIP has operated at a chronic loss for decades, plagued by outdated pricing models and politically motivated subsidies. Even with the adoption of Risk Rating 2.0, the program remains grossly ...