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Natural Disaster

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DHS Debunks False Claims About Federal Emergency Management

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has issued a statement in response to anonymous attacks in a letter from political activists at FEMA against the Trump Administration’s successful work to get federal disaster response back on mission after decades of failure.

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After Decades of Failure, the Trump Administration is getting FEMA Back on Track

President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have successfully reformed federal disaster response after decades of failure and neglect.

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Secretary Noem announces an additional $28 million to support North Carolina recovery

Secretary Kristi Noem announced an additional $28 million in funding as FEMA continues to support the state of North Carolina as it leads community cleanup and restores infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Helene and other disasters. 

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Secretary Noem Announces an Additional $96 Million in Federal Funding for North Carolina Victims of Hurricane Helene

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that in August alone, North Carolina has been provided an additional $96 million to support communities that were devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024.

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After Visiting Flood-Stricken New Mexico, Secretary Noem Announces Over $11 Million in Disaster Relief Funding

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced another $11.4 million in disaster relief funding for disaster recovery projects in Ruidoso, New Mexico after floods in July that killed three people.

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FEMA Activates in Texas Following President Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration Announcement

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was activated in Texas following President Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration.

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Homeland Security Awards $86.1 Million in Disaster Assistance

DHS announced that it awarded over $86 million in financial assistance to Tennessee, Texas, and California to support relief and recovery efforts following a series of natural disasters.

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Sending our Support after Hurricane Helene

The Science and Technology Directorate’s Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform is providing emergency managers in the region critical data that is informing response and relief efforts in real time. 

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Feature Article: SARCOP: One Team. One Mission. One Map.

The Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) connects all levels of disaster response to increase speed, efficiency, and save lives.

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Finding Common Ground for Disaster Response

As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season opens, learn about an S&T collaborative tool that will help agencies conduct more effective and efficient response operations.