Los Angeles Times

Should FEMA recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke as ‘major disasters’?

The nation’s top emergency response agency has long been a lifeline for cities and states struggling with disaster. When hurricanes strike, earthquakes rattle, and tornadoes carve paths of destruction ...
AOL

Lawmakers introduce bill to classify extreme heat as a disaster

There have been 27 major disaster declarations issued by President Trump so far in 2025. The disasters range in size and scope, from the L.A. wildfires to Midwest tornadoes and the Texas flooding as ...
The Times and Democrat

On the Stafford Act:

CLAIM: Please be advised that within 48-72 hours the president will evoke what is called the Stafford Act. The president will order a two week mandatory quarantine for the nation. The National Guard ...
Insurancenewsnet.com

Sen. Baldwin Joins Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act, Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion

WASHINGTON, March 12-- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 35 Democratic Senators in sending a letter to President Trump urging him to ...