The idea that state and local governments can step up and do what FEMA does is not only unrealistic, it’s reckless.

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and other officials will hold a hurricane preparedness press conference 2 p.m.

A look back at some of the most destructive and deadliest hurricanes to ever hit Louisiana.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! The Pointe-Au-Chien Indian Tribe has been fighting to hold on to its identity and culture after centuries of discrimination ...

Gathered outside of a low-rent housing shelter on the east side of Houma, 15 to 20 people get a free hot meal at 5 p.m.

After working in the petrochemical industry, he devoted himself to environmental activism — and to creating an inclusive ...

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Heavier rainfalls that lead to deadly flash floods. Droughts that spark wildfires. Soaring summertime temperatures. And a ...

Potential changes to FEMA — and the reimbursements it awards to parishes after storms — have some New Orleans leaders on edge ...

Fox News relentlessly scrutinized and attacked disaster response under President Joe Biden as part of its coverage of extreme weather events. But so far, the network has been quiet about multiple ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The emotional stress of hurricane recovery can be prolonged, as the rebuilding process remains stagnant for many homeowners. Spectrum Bay News 9 checked back in with a ...