FEMA

Building Disaster Resilience in Rural Communities

Building Disaster Resilience in Rural Communities

Report outlines why rural communities susceptible to natural disasters need more federal resources.

Playing the Long Game Against Flood Risk

Playing the Long Game Against Flood Risk

Federal regulators must strengthen flood risk disclosure and create policies to confront climate change.

Relieving the Grieving

Relieving the Grieving

President Trump should allow the federal government to help Americans facing the funeral costs of COVID-19 victims.

COVID-19 and the Defense Production Act

COVID-19 and the Defense Production Act

A 70-year old law could help in the battle against the coronavirus outbreak.

Inequalities in Natural Disaster Regulation

Inequalities in Natural Disaster Regulation

Certain communities may face disproportionate harms in the wake of natural disasters.

New Climate Resilience Report Emphasizes Cross-Sector Collaboration

New Climate Resilience Report Emphasizes Cross-Sector Collaboration

The Obama Administration releases report on opportunities to enhance nation’s climate resilience.

Lessons Learned from Katrina and Sandy

Lessons Learned from Katrina and Sandy

Disaster relief agency shows progress over past decade, but challenges remain.

Evaluating Disaster Relief

Evaluating Disaster Relief

Government report recommends “federal mechanism” to increase oversight of the Red Cross.

Audit Says FEMA Still Not Ready to Deliver Supplies During Emergencies

Audit Says FEMA Still Not Ready to Deliver Supplies During Emergencies

FEMA’s supply chain system might not aid disaster victims effectively, report says.

Penn Seminar Explores New Responses to Flood Risks

Penn Seminar Explores New Responses to Flood Risks

Experts ask if super-storms require new approaches to risk regulation, insurance, and disaster management.

GAO Finds Flaws With Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Planning

GAO Finds Flaws With Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Planning

Nuclear Regulatory Commission unlikely to follow the GAO’s recommendation.

Week in Review

Week in Review

CFPB signs data deal with DOJ, EU opposes Internet regulation, and more.