FEMA

This summer saw immense river flooding that resulted in more than 130 deaths in Texas and heavy rainfall that blocked roadways in Oklahoma. Disaster preparedness and hazard mitigation are becoming more important as climate change causes more severe and unpredictable weather, scientists say.

President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for Muscogee Nation due to severe storms that occurred earlier this year.

John High knows that when he hears a tornado siren, he’s on his own. “I just pray. That’s all I can do,” High says while sitting in his motorized…

Gov. Mary Fallin announced Tuesday that President Obama and the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved Oklahoma's request for disaster assistance…

Gov. Mary Fallin and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management have added five counties to the growing list of counties seeking federal disaster…

Gov. Mary Fallin and state emergency management officials are seeking federal assistance for 15 additional counties affected by recent storms and…

Updated April 8, 7:31 a.m.: SBA loans availableThe U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are available…

With threats ranging from ice storms to tornadoes, Oklahoma ranks first in the nation in the number of presidentially declared disasters over the past 14…

The tornadoes and storms that devastated Oklahoma and killed 34 last year triggered the release of tens of millions of dollars in federal and state aid…

A Mannford woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to committing fraud in order to receive more than $31,000 in federal disaster payments.Federal…