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Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Emergency Management Agency
The latest news and top stories on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A prominent Washington D.C.-based federal governmental body, FEMA is dedicated to coordinating the U.S. government’s response to disasters, helping people before, during and after such events. Its main areas of focus include emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery from all hazards, including natural disasters and acts of terrorism. FEMA provides vital funding, technical assistance and training to state and local governments, and manages programmes like the National Flood Insurance Program. Established in 1979, it plays a significant role in national security and resilience.
Malaysia

Malaysia says Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding to tackle haze

Both countries will ‌escalate firefighting and ‌fire prevention programmes ahead of national holidays, Malaysia’s environment minister says.

Indonesia arrests 72 suspected of starting forest fires as haze persists

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900 snakes plague flood-hit villagers in southern China amid extreme weather

Meteorologists warn of a ‘complex’ series of challenges this year, with severe wind, rainstorms and geological disasters across the country.

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