When you dial 911, you expect help to arrive fast. In reality, the time it takes for an ambulance, fire truck, or police cruiser to reach your door can vary dramatically depending on where you live.

President Trump has said he wants to eventually shift the burden of disaster relief and recovery onto states. It’s already happening. By Scott Dance Life is inching back to normal in the town of Cave ...

Eleven states and Kentucky’s governor are suing the Trump administration over what they call “unlawful terms” placed on federal funding critical to supporting local disaster and terrorism preparedness ...

Hosted in Philadelphia, the All Star Game coincides with heightened national attention tied to the 250th anniversary year.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Federal grant cuts and new immigration-related requirements are undermining state emergency agencies’ ability to ...

As one of the few 24/7 operations on base, the command post also serves as Maxwell’s first line of communication with higher ...

After Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed a law to strengthen the nation’s disaster response. FEMA employees say the Trump administration has reversed that progress. By Maxine Joselow Reporting from ...

Section 1. Crime is out of control in the District of Columbia. Washington, District of Columbia, is our Nation’s capital and home to the central institutions of American governance. Yet rising ...