The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has billions of dollars in disaster funds, which are used to reimburse states for eligible recovery efforts after major disasters, contrary to posts online saying FEMA has “no money” to respond to the wildfires in southern California.

Trump's suggestion that states should "take care of their own problems" could have major implications for GOP states in the South.

President Donald Trump teased Wednesday evening on Fox News that he wants changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) due to Democrats making the agency “bad.” Following the destruction of Hurricane Helene,

A video shared on TikTok claims California residents impacted by recent fires have received $25,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in initial disaster aid compared to North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene who only received $750.

Southern California residents are being proactive about new fire threats while others are in the process of healing and recovering from what has burned down.

The new president doesn’t appear interested in overhauling or reforming FEMA, only in eliminating the agency altogether.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is undergoing streamlining in Congress to make its disaster relief more effective.

“JUST IN: Biden just announced California fire victims are being given $770,” tweeted Nick Sortor, a self-described “independent journalist.” “Barely a FEW NIGHTS in a hotel out here in LA. Why are Americans given pennies while foreigners are given blank checks?!”

Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), whose district has been damaged by the Eaton Fire, criticized FEMA for reportedly rejecting disaster assistance claims because of a lack of insurance information.

President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that states should “take care of their own problems” rather than rely on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help them recover after natural disasters.

If you’re impacted by the California wildfires, the FEMA checks can help cover the cost of essential items like water, formula, gas and meds.

Biden said on Jan. 13 that the federal government had already provided $5.1 million in federal aid to nearly 6,000 California wildfire survivors. FEMA was running low on disaster money last year after Hurricane Helene plowed through several states in the ...