As of Monday morning, what is known as the Oak Fire has burned 75 acres north of Highway 160 in the Elk Park/Ironwood ...

Mandatory evacuations were issued Sunday near Pagosa Springs after a structure fire led to an “out of control” wildfire.

Gov. Tony Evers' administration is assessing if the flooding in southeast has caused enough damages to qualify for federal ...

What does it take for a state of emergency to be called following a disaster.

In support of response efforts for the Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County, Gov. Jared Polis recently declared a disaster emergency ...

During Hurricane season, preparation is key, especially for those who may face additional challenges during emergencies. To ...

After severe floods hit Milwaukee County over the weekend, local officials declared a state of emergency. Why hasn't the state done the same?

Another disaster emergency has been declared in western Colorado due to wildfires burning across the western half of the ...

Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it ...

Disaster emergency declarations provide that flexibility. When a disaster emergency has been declared by the governor, state and local resources can be redirected to help people hurt by the disaster.