FEMA says it has paid out more than $2 billion so far for over 15,000 claims, with a March 14 deadline to file an initial claim. But many residents are still waiting for funds.

Lowe received $28,286 from FEMA after submitting the fraudulent claim in January. Lowe was released on $10,000 bond after appearing in court on Thursday and his arraignment is scheduled for May 27.

"They've been running it as an insurance industry would run it. An insurance industry is looking to mitigate claims, not to make people whole." – Sen. Bob Menendez The Federal Emergency ...

The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Thursday, Sept. 4. Applicants need an email address to apply. This deadline also applies to long-term, low-interest disaster loans from the U.S.

In 76903, in Tom Green County, FEMA cleared nearly $6.9 million in damage awards. FEMA has approved about two-thirds of Tom Green County’s 1,688 applicants so far, compared to 18% of Kerr County ...