Trump promised more federal money after FEMA denied individual assistance for Texas flood survivors. State officials have appealed FEMA’s decision.

Long-term disaster recovery for the Los Angeles fires depends on federal funding. FEMA has indicated less support for states, but California lawmakers think Democratic wins in November could change things.

Across Vermont, repeated floods are leaving residents and towns facing a precarious future. Read the story on VTDigger here: As flooding increases and federal aid shrinks, Vermont is not prepared to manage disaster recovery.

Disaster recovery experts say FEMA individual assistance funds are critical for residents to cover short-term costs. Gov. Greg Abbott is considering an appeal.