Trump signs emergency declaration
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Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that President Trump has approved Washington's request for an emergency declaration.
A task force created by President Donald Trump plans to recommend the most sweeping overhaul of FEMA in decades, dramatically reducing the federal agency’s role in disaster response by cutting its workforce in half and rolling out a new block grant system designed to get aid to communities faster and with less bureaucratic hassle.
Gov. Murphy declared a state of emergency Thursday to ensure residents who use propane to heat their homes aren't affected by a supply problem
Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency in Washington in response to severe flooding affecting the region.
FEMA overhaul plan would slash staff, rebrand agency, and shift more disaster-response responsibility to states, CNN reports.