States need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a one-year extension of its temporary housing assistance for survivors of the 2023 Maui wildfires. FEMA assistance is now extended through ...

Wisconsinites affected by historic August flooding have until Nov. 12 to apply for FEMA's Individual Assistance program. The flooding caused at least two deaths, power outages, and widespread damage ...

After deadly severe storms that brought heavy rainfall and tornadoes resulted in power outages, road closures and damage to many Hoosier businesses and homes in April 2025, FEMA has recently approved ...

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appealed several federal disaster aid denials after the Federal Emergency Management Agency declined to approve key portions of Michigan’s request for assistance ...

MADISON – After historic flooding in the Milwaukee area, Gov. Tony Evers' administration is assessing the extent of damage − a process that could qualify area residents for federal disaster aid.