FEMA was absorbed by DHS in 2003, prompting criticism that its highly bureaucratic nature rendered the agency ineffective in addressing natural disasters.

President Donald Trump said he'll sign executive order to eliminate or overhaul FEMA on Friday. What would that mean for Mississippi disaster relief?

Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at

The National Weather Service warns dangerous cold weather continues through tonight into Thursday. Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency opened a warming shelter due to the dangerous cold temperatures.

FEMA offers up to $770 to help cover immediate needs during ... that their power may be shut off temporarily because of the expected high winds. The National Weather Service said Tuesday that strong winds were expected to resume in the morning and continue ...

Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Monday, after the region received much-needed rain that produced flood and mudslide warnings lasting through the afternoon. The Eaton Fire is nearly contained as of Sunday morning.

As another cold front descends, city officials open a second cold weather refuge center. Here's where those in need can find a heated shelter.

Rain and cooler temperatures will bring relief to Southern California this weekend, after a prolonged stretch of dry, breezy weather that allowed wildfires to thrive.

Heating equipment is, unfortunately, one of the leading causes of home fire deaths, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Heating stoves account for 46% of the fires, 76% of deaths, and 72% of the injuries in home fires caused by heating equipment, the NFPA adds.

Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced flood and mudslide warnings lasting through Monday. Saturday, 4:00 p.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 87% containment, the Eaton Fire at 95% containment and the Hughes Fire at 92% containment.

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Southern California residents are facing new threats after rain fell over neighborhoods most impacted by recent wildfires.Much-needed rain fell in the Los Angeles area on Saturday and showers are expected to continue on Sunday,