"DHS will not sit idly and allow deep state activists to undermine the will and safety of the American people," said DHS through a statement

Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina criticized FEMA for expired housing vouchers, confusing processes and inadequate support.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, vowed to overhaul FEMA's disaster response times, enforce stricter in-office policies and eliminate political bias in relief efforts during her confirmation hearing.

Kevin Guthrie, the Director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management Executive, is reportedly eyed to hold the post

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Florida Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz to lead FEMA.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said the Oversight Committee will have Deanne Criswell "for her failures and blatant political bias against Trump supporters"

Marn'i Washington, fired after telling workers to avoid homes with Trump signs in Florida post-Hurricane Milton, insists she's being scapegoated by FEMA.

Trump accepted a "french fry certification pin" for his shift at McDonald's during a press conference about Hurricane Helene's devastating impact.

A group of Florida Republicans were among those who voted against providing additional necessary funding for FEMA prior to hurricane Helene

Florida officials have issued a warning about scammers reportedly using fake FEMA badges in attempts to collect financial information from hurricane victims.

When a group of armed individuals confronted FEMA workers in Tennessee, a local volunteer diffused the tension, inspiring protesters to return with donations.

When responses by political parties were considered, 51% of Democrats felt FEMA money should not go to housing undocumented immigrants, while 49% disagreed. In contrast, 80% of Republicans believed the agency's funds should not be used for this purpose, while 20% felt otherwise.

The emergency aid workers worked from "fixed locations" and paused "going out into the community" until the threat was addressed.

William Jacob Parson was released on a $10,000 secured bond

The U.S. Forest Service had emailed federal responders in the county, warning them to stop their work for now. This happened after National Guard soldiers met armed militia members, who said they were "hunting FEMA."

A North Carolina man blames conspiracy theories fueled by Donald Trump for his father-in-law rejecting FEMA aid, despite struggling after Hurricane Helene.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams concluded his weekend trip to El Paso and pleaded for support and funding for migrants being bused from the US-Mexico border to other cities.

As Puerto Rico continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Fiona, LGBT and other nonprofit organizations are stepping up to ensure that the needs of the citizens of the island are met.

The Biden administration announced its new door-to-door vaccination plan in an effort to reach out to citizens still holding out in getting their shots.

“Supporting schools and other functions – courthouses and other related functions – are not a direct emergency protective measures and therefore they’re not eligible for public assistance,” said Keith Turi, a FEMA assistant administrator for recovery, according to the NPR.