/tags/fema FEMA en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:40:14 GMT /news/2023-10-03/that-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-we-told-you-about-it-came-a-bit-early-for-some The federal government tested its emergency alert system by sending messages to cellphones, TVs and radios. FEMA said it went well. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:40:14 GMT /news/2023-10-03/that-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-we-told-you-about-it-came-a-bit-early-for-some Emma Bowman /energy-environment/2023-02-03/austin-and-travis-county-to-issue-disaster-declarations-in-wake-of-winter-storm Making an official disaster declaration can help the local governments access funds from FEMA for recovery efforts. It will also allow for additional state support. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 22:29:00 GMT /energy-environment/2023-02-03/austin-and-travis-county-to-issue-disaster-declarations-in-wake-of-winter-storm Marisa Charpentier /covid-19/2022-02-09/texas-leads-the-nation-in-receiving-covid-19-funeral-assistance-through-fema Texans can still apply for federal funds to help cover funeral costs for COVID-related deaths. There is currently no application deadline. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 23:56:31 GMT /covid-19/2022-02-09/texas-leads-the-nation-in-receiving-covid-19-funeral-assistance-through-fema Sascha Cordner | The Texas Newsroom /covid-19/2022-01-04/fema-opening-six-covid-19-testing-sites-in-texas The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening six COVID-19 testing sites in Texas counties with high positivity rates and growing hospitalizations. Gov. Greg Abbot requested support from the Biden administration last week. Tue, 04 Jan 2022 23:07:39 GMT /covid-19/2022-01-04/fema-opening-six-covid-19-testing-sites-in-texas Becky Fogel | The Texas Newsroom /texas/2021-05-10/texans-affected-by-februarys-winter-storm-have-until-may-20-to-apply-for-fema-aid The federal agency has more than $161 million in aid for Texans who need help covering storm-related expenses. Mon, 10 May 2021 16:41:32 GMT /texas/2021-05-10/texans-affected-by-februarys-winter-storm-have-until-may-20-to-apply-for-fema-aid Sangita Menon /2019-03-05/how-federal-disaster-money-favors-the-rich The federal government spends billions of dollars each year helping communities rebuild after disasters and to prevent future damage. But that money isn't always allocated to those who need it most. Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT /2019-03-05/how-federal-disaster-money-favors-the-rich Rebecca Hersher, Robert Benincasa /texas/2017-11-22/how-much-damage-did-harvey-do-to-texas-homes From Texas Standard:As we celebrate this holiday of being thankful, we would be remiss not to also think about those who are struggling. This week, we’ve� Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:06:16 GMT /texas/2017-11-22/how-much-damage-did-harvey-do-to-texas-homes Jill Ament /texas/2017-10-12/femas-on-the-ground-but-victoria-residents-still-struggle-with-paperwork-and-wait-times From Texas Standard:With a deadline to apply for FEMA assistance looming for Texans rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey, questions about getting federal and� Thu, 12 Oct 2017 22:20:34 GMT /texas/2017-10-12/femas-on-the-ground-but-victoria-residents-still-struggle-with-paperwork-and-wait-times KUT Staff /special-coverage/2017-09-22/questions-persist-over-how-fema-decides-who-gets-help Right now, an army of FEMA home inspectors is working its way through parts of Texas decimated by Hurricane Harvey. The inspectors are recording� Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:01:00 GMT /special-coverage/2017-09-22/questions-persist-over-how-fema-decides-who-gets-help Mose Buchele /austin/2015-11-06/austin-mayor-declares-state-of-disaster-in-anticipation-of-more-storms The City of Austin announced Thursday that Mayor Steve Adler declared a Local State of Disaster to remain in effect until taken up at an upcoming special� Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:28:18 GMT /austin/2015-11-06/austin-mayor-declares-state-of-disaster-in-anticipation-of-more-storms