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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MADISON – After historic flooding in the Milwaukee area, Gov. Tony Evers' administration is assessing the extent of damage − a ...

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis City has asked FEMA to extend the disaster assistance application deadline from Aug. 11 to Oct. 10. “We submitted that application for the extension last week. We believe we made ...

Days after a severe winter storm left tens of thousands of people in Nashville without power in freezing temperatures, a rumor began to spread: If power had been out for more than 24 hours, people ...

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- In the wake of powerful storms, flooding, and landslides that began on June 23, 2025, residents of Doña Ana County are now eligible to apply for federal disaster ...

In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. Below is some guidance from FEMA to help better understand the ...