HURRICANE KATRINA AFTERMATH
Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff (front), introduces the new Acting Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response and director of FEMA, R. David Paulison at a press conference at FEMA headquarters September 13, 2005. (UPI Photo/ Bill Koplitz/FEMA )
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MILWAUKEE, June 15 (UPI) -- President George Bush has declared five Wisconsin counties struck by flooding federal disaster areas, the White House announced.
MIAMI, Alaska, April 2 (UPI) -- Director R. David Paulison of the Federal Emergency Management Agency told reporters in Florida that he would resign before a change in U.S. administrations.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush Tuesday expressed sympathy for residents of Southern California forced from their homes by raging wildfires.
WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) -- Some 2005 hurricane victims who bought emergency trailers were treated unfairly by the U.S. government, it was reported Saturday.
WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- The head of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency said this week the agency had solved the issues that hindered its response to Hurricane Katrina.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Fewer than 4,700 families will reach a $26,200 cap on disaster assistance following hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the U.S. government says.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Much of the United States could not handle a catastrophic event and little is being done on the federal level to change that, it was reported Saturday.
WASHINGTON, May 24 (UPI) -- U.S. officials say the nation is better prepared for hurricane season but state officials say much work remains to be done, a report said Wednesday.
NEW YORK, April 1 (UPI) -- Top candidates turned down the Bush administration in its search for someone to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, The New York Times reported.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- About 500 children reported missing in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath may still be awaiting reunion with their families four months after the disaster.
