Kristi Noem suggested FEMA’s response to deadly Texas flooding was a model for the future. A resigning FEMA official apparently doesn’t see it that way.

With the existence of FEMA under debate, business leaders need to understand the disaster risk in states and what that means for their accounts.

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. The heat is on — and millions are about to feel it. A new heat dome will be sealing in hot, humid air in the central and eastern US this week,

Timothy Gloria, a Kerrville resident, applied for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after his car was flooded. Days later, he received a notice offering just $50 to replace the vehicle. “It’s an old vehicle, but I need it,” Timothy Gloria said.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting head will testify as panels focus on disasters and forecasting this week.

Senator Welch says his bill is focused on empowering local communities specifically on when aid is available, who makes decisions, and which issues are prioritized.

Tuesday is the final day Oklahoma residents who were affected by the March wildfires and straight-line winds can apply for FEMA assistance.

FEMA’s Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon claims office will temporarily close on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 for the nearby Mora Fiestas. Virtual appointments will be available. The Santa Fe and Las Vegas offices will remain open during their regular hours — 7:30 a.