The changes come after the president proposed an overhaul, or outright elimination, of the disaster response agency.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said funding is available to eligible, private nonprofits to help recover from damage caused by the Kona-low floods from March 10 to 24.

Individual Assistance helps survivors of major disasters cover necessary expenses and serious needs that insurance or low-interest loans do not cover.

Hiro Toiya, an incident management assistance team leader with FEMA, explains how Hawaiʻi residents can apply online or in-person for financial assistance after the Kona low storms.

Retirement at 63 rarely looks like the brochure. For millions of Americans living on modest fixed incomes, a disaster can wipe out years of careful saving in a matter of hours. A flooded living room,

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — There is new blame on the federal government. This time for just how much time it takes to pay money to victims of natural disasters. Payments from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are running years behind. When the ...

While everyone's situation is different, funding is available to cover some forms of property damage, hotel stays, home repairs, moving, and childcare expenses connected to the ice storm.