Their homes burned in wildfires. Fraudsters took their disaster relief funds, feds say
Feds announced criminal charges against three people who allegedly falsely claimed their properties were destroyed in the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in order to receive tens of thousands of dollars
3 charged with fraudulently seeking FEMA disaster relief funds after Palisades and Eaton wildfires
Three people are facing federal charges for allegedly seeking disaster relief funds by falsely claiming their properties were damaged in the Eaton and Palisades wildfires.
FEMA funds on hold affect Michigan disaster relief programs, state official says
A state official said Tuesday around $56 million in FEMA funding for emergency management programs in Michigan has been on hold since Feb. 11.
3 charged with filing false claims for Southern California wildfires to get disaster funds
A Lakewood, a Paramount and a Texas resident face charges for allegedly filing false claims with two illegally receiving wildfire-disaster funds designed for those who lost homes and other property in the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires in January, federal authorities said on Wednesday, March 12.
KZN floods: Where is province’s R1b flood relief fund for 2022 disaster?
KZN has yet to access the R1b disaster relief fund for the 2022 floods, while recent floods have caused further devastation.
Trump to sign disaster relief order putting states, localities in the driver's seat of catastrophe response
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Monday that will emphasize the role localities play in ...
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Banks lean on their foundations to boost disaster recovery
Disaster relief is capturing a large share of philanthropic giving from banks such as Truist Financial and Western Alliance ...
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Last minute legislation creates disaster relief fund for Kentucky 2025 flooding
Andy Beshear to move funds from two disaster funds created in 2022 ... "This will be a bill to start the conversation of addressing flood relief in the eastern Kentucky, with the most recent ...
Deadlines for LA County wildfire disaster relief services extended to end of March
Survivors of the Los Angeles County wildfires have several deadlines for disaster aid applications coming up in March.
Loans and Relief Options for Rebuilding Your Small Business After the Fires
Small business owners should apply for these loans for financial assistance after a wildfire. Use this list to put you on the ...
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Charlotte business owner sentenced for covid relief fraud
A Charlotte business owner was sentenced to serve two and a half years in federal prison after she fraudulently obtained more ...