There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

USDA is currently in the trenches of issuing the nearly $31 billion in total disaster and emergency relief aid to farmers and ranchers in four stages. That money was appropriated by Congress as part ...

As Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Gulf Coast in 2005, it reshaped the way nonprofits approach disaster relief, focusing on recovering the "whole community." "I think one of the things about long ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday, May 29, announced it will release $1 billion in disaster relief for livestock producers impacted by wildfire or drought in 2023 or 2024.

New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit challenging new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conditions that link emergency management and ...

Doug Myers is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. A longtime journalist, Doug has worked for four newspapers in Texas and Louisiana and for three television stations in Texas. He has also spent ...

When Hurricane Melissa reached Jamaica with Category 5 ferocity, the island was slammed by gale‑force winds and torrential rain, placing the Caribbean nation into a full‑blown humanitarian crisis. The ...