When Cortland County was struck by an unexpected tornado in July, Gov. Kathy Hochul called on the federal government for response assistance. After evaluating the damage of the storm, President Joe ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Edith Schaecher, center, and her daughter and granddaughter look at a photo album recovered from her tornado-damaged home in ...

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It’s hard to understand the money when it comes to natural disasters. Does FEMA have enough to respond? Will residents get money after their car, home, business, town are destroyed by floodwaters?

both in areas touched by the terrorist attacks and across the country. In New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania, technology companies donated both their products and their expertise to help with ...

It's a mental health intervention designed to address a therapeutic deficit exposed by other terrible events — like the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Nineteen ...

When the ground shakes or the waters rise, we see humanity’s true strength. It’s like watching society’s immune system work hard. Some areas become heroes, while others fall into chaos. Hurricane ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – It can be difficult to process the impact and devastation of the recent Texas floods, no matter the age group. But with children, a certain sensitivity is necessary when talking about ...

In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. Below is some guidance from FEMA to help better understand the ...