Gov. Maura Healey’s administration spent just shy of $900 million on emergency family shelters and related services last fiscal year, but the final total is expected to increase to nearly $1

The Village of Ruidoso is still recovering from the devastating floods that hit it a week ago. State officials say they have reached out to the federal government for additional resources, but they haven't come yet.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has no immediate plans to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency amid ongoing discussions about the disaster relief agency's future, the Washington Post reported.

"FEMA offers all kinds of programs — including trainings that equip local government and enable community members to assist in recovery — that could all be impacted." Watch now: How bad is a gas stove for your home's indoor air quality?

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday night as flash flooding hit multiple parts of New Jersey. Murphy asked residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

Former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told E&E News that the head of FEMA should be on the ground “to talk to local officials, talk to the people that have been impacted, see firsthand what the damages are—and make sure FEMA was directing the appropriate resources as fast as possible into the appropriate area.

Local and state officials are urging residents to plan ahead for disasters as the calendar reaches the peak of hurricane season. They warned Connecticut has become more vulnerable to severe weather, sometimes sudden,