New FEMA rules, grant delays put disaster response at risk, states say
Some states have seen substantial cuts to grants, which officials believe affect their agencies’ abilities to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.
Some states have seen substantial cuts to grants, which officials believe affect their agencies’ abilities to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.
Texas flooding: Texas House, Senate launch special legislative investigation committees
A new joint Texas House and Senate committee has been launched to look into the deadly and devastating flooding that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.
A new joint Texas House and Senate committee has been launched to look into the deadly and devastating flooding that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.
How new research led to North Dakota tornado's EF5 upgrade
A powerful tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20, causing significant damage and leading to a rare EF5 classification after new research. Here's what went into the new research that led to the upgraded classification.
A powerful tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20, causing significant damage and leading to a rare EF5 classification after new research. Here's what went into the new research that led to the upgraded classification.
Flood victim relatives oppose Camp Mystic's plans to reopen in 2026
The popular Christian summer camp where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding is set to reopen next summer, apparently against the wishes of the bereaved.
The popular Christian summer camp where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding is set to reopen next summer, apparently against the wishes of the bereaved.
Camp Mystic plans to reopen next summer with new Texas safety protocols
The popular Christian summer camp, where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding, announced its plans in a letter Monday.
The popular Christian summer camp, where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding, announced its plans in a letter Monday.
4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes near Berkeley, Oakland
DID YOU FEEL IT? The USGS reports the earthquake hit at 2:56 a.m. with an epicenter in Berkeley.
DID YOU FEEL IT? The USGS reports the earthquake hit at 2:56 a.m. with an epicenter in Berkeley.
See it: Monster hail, 70-mph winds leave car wrecked on Nebraska highway
A car suffered significant damage when it was caught in a massive hail storm in southern Nebraska.
A car suffered significant damage when it was caught in a massive hail storm in southern Nebraska.
'Mattress Mack' holds mattress giveaway in Kerr County to help flood victims
In Kerr County, recovery efforts are still ongoing following the deadly July 4th floods. But members of the community are standing strong and coming together to rebuild and one Houston-based company is helping them do that.
In Kerr County, recovery efforts are still ongoing following the deadly July 4th floods. But members of the community are standing strong and coming together to rebuild and one Houston-based company is helping them do that.
Gov. Abbott signs flood response bills amid call for veto
New camp safety regulations were signed into law on Friday.
New camp safety regulations were signed into law on Friday.
Texas floods: Zilker Elementary families raising money for bike rack memorial for Cile Steward
Zilker Elementary families are coming together to honor one of their own who was lost in the deadly and devastating July 4th floods in Kerr County with a custom-made bike rack.
Zilker Elementary families are coming together to honor one of their own who was lost in the deadly and devastating July 4th floods in Kerr County with a custom-made bike rack.
Texas' 2nd Special Session is over; Here's what's on Gov. Abbott's desk
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 800, injures thousands as survivors dig through rubble
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,500.
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,500.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Texas bill to create flood warning sirens clears critical vote in House
Senate Bill 3 creates a grant program for warning sirens in communities that have a high risk of flooding.
Senate Bill 3 creates a grant program for warning sirens in communities that have a high risk of flooding.
Poodie's Roadhouse hosts benefit concert for Texas Hill Country flood victims
A benefit concert at the legendary Poodie's Roadhouse in Spicewood brought the community together to raise money for victims of the recent Texas Hill Country floods.
A benefit concert at the legendary Poodie's Roadhouse in Spicewood brought the community together to raise money for victims of the recent Texas Hill Country floods.
Protections for camps in Texas floodplains pass House, Senate near unanimously
The new protections come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers.
The new protections come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers.
Texas floods: Couple feels hopeful for help to rebuild
A couple who lost their home in the July 4th floods is feeling hopeful. A foundation has committed to utilizing $40 million to help community members with housing needs, including rebuilding their home.
A couple who lost their home in the July 4th floods is feeling hopeful. A foundation has committed to utilizing $40 million to help community members with housing needs, including rebuilding their home.
Bun B announces Kevin Durant, Trill Burgers collab to benefit flood victims
The collaboration between rap and NBA legend includes a one-week only meal and a limited edition t-shirt available online. Both items will generate funds for Texas flooding victims.
The collaboration between rap and NBA legend includes a one-week only meal and a limited edition t-shirt available online. Both items will generate funds for Texas flooding victims.
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes northwestern Turkey
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday, causing around a dozen buildings to collapse and injuring several people.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday, causing around a dozen buildings to collapse and injuring several people.