Ex-FEMA chief: Agency burdened by "unrealistic" expectations
"We've got to stop looking at FEMA as 911," Brock Long said on "Face the Nation," adding that he believes everyday Americans need to be better trained for disasters
"We've got to stop looking at FEMA as 911," Brock Long said on "Face the Nation," adding that he believes everyday Americans need to be better trained for disasters
The following is a transcript of the interview with former FEMA Administrator Brock Long that aired Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long joins Margaret Brennan to discuss hurricane preparation in light of Hurricane Dorian's anticipated landfall.
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Homeland Security Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan, former FEMA Administrator Brock Long and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke. Plus, the latest from the shooting rampage in Texas and updates on Hurricane Dorian.
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Homeland Security Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan, former FEMA Administrator Brock Long and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke. Plus, the latest from the shooting rampage in Texas and updates on Hurricane Dorian.
In a letter to FEMA employees, Long said stepping down was "one of the toughest decisions I have ever had to make"
Brock Long, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is stepping down after two years on the job. Long faced controversy last year over improper use of government vehicles.
Amid the wreckage, a reporter and a photojournalist spotted survivors – people who rode out the storm
FEMA administrator Brock Long joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the latest on federal response to Hurricane Michael.
There have been more than 60 severe storms and hurricanes over the last two years
The president met with Homeland Security and FEMA leaders about preparations for Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael is bearing down on the Florida Panhandle as a powerful Category 4. CBS Evening News anchor Jeff Glor joins CBSN with the latest updates from Panama City Beach, Florida.
Michael makes landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida, as a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane
FEMA administrator Brock Long joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the agency's preparations for Hurricane Michael.
Plaintiffs compare the alert system to "hijacking private property for the purpose of planting a Government-controlled loudspeaker in the home"
Brock Long agreed to reimburse the government, though it wasn't clear how much money that might be, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said
The president met with residents and handed out meals Wednesday
The administrator maintains that ongoing investigations by Homeland Security's internal watchdog have not taken away focus from FEMA's response to Florence
"There's a big discrepancy, whether it's direct deaths or indirect deaths," Brock Long said
The following is a transcript of the interview with FEMA Administrator Brock Long that aired Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
FEMA Administrator Brock Long joins John Dickerson from FEMA headquarters to give an update on the agency's response to tropical storm Florence and what to expect from the storm in the coming days.
This week on "Face the Nation," guest moderator John Dickerson reports on the impact of tropical depression Florence. He interviews FEMA Administrator Brock Long, Sen. Thom Tillis and Sen. Lindsey Graham. Plus, CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses his new book, "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride."
This week on "Face the Nation," guest moderator John Dickerson reports on the impact of tropical depression Florence. He interviews FEMA Administrator Brock Long, Sen. Thom Tillis and Sen. Lindsey Graham. Plus, CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses his new book, "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride."
It will make federal money available to people in the counties of Beaufort, Brunswick, Carteret, Craven, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico and Pender
"What concerns me the most is trying to get to the people who didn't evacuate and that's incredibly hard to do so we can't put our own people in danger"
Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy.
Prosecutors opened the trial on Friday by describing the gruesome crime scene where the girls were found with their throats slit.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
A new report by House Democrats accuses Trump of charging the Secret Service "exorbitant rates" when agents stayed at his hotel as the protective detail for Trump family members.
In his first sit-down interview since his release from Russia, Paul Whelan said being left behind twice in prisoner swaps played with his mind.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
Arrest records show Malinowsky was arrested for trespassing and failure to appear in court on previous charges of operating an unregistered vehicle and having no valid driver's license.
Many of the women participating in Chicago's She Ro intervention program have lost a loved one to gun violence.
Custodian Claudene Wilson is so dedicated to Swedeborg District lll Elementary School that, over the past 30 years, she has taken on many additional responsibilities.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy.
Walmart's prefab house includes space for a bedroom, living room, bathroom, dining room and kitchen, but appliances are sold separately.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy.
"If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this month.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
Recalled product sold nationwide can cause serious, potentially deadly burns in less than a second.
Experts say Hezbollah's tunnels are not limited to the south.
Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.
King Charles III is only the second reigning British monarch to visit Australia. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, became the first 70 years ago.
A massive outage left millions of Cubans without power and prompted the government Friday to implement emergency measures to slash demand.
"If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this month.
We're learning about Liam Payne's final moments before the former One Direction singer plunged from a hotel balcony on Wednesday. Fans around the world have set up memorials for him. The other members of One Direction say they are "completely devastated."
As "Blue Bloods" enters its final stretch of new episodes, the Reagan family continues to capture audiences. Star Tom Selleck and the cast discuss the show's lasting impact and the iconic family dinner scenes that have become a fan favorite.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tributes poured in from the music and entertainment world in reaction to Liam Payne's death at 31.
The singer, dancer and actress wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas for nearly eight decades.
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From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. Alexander de Sherbinin joins CBS News to discuss the research and which parts of the U.S. will likely be most affected.
As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote for, despite FBI data showing reported violent crime fell in 2023. In Chicago, a group of women is trying to continue to lower crime rates end the cycle of violence in the city.
Disturbing new details and heart-wrenching testimony were given during the first day of the Delphi murders trial. Prosecutors revealed how Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were killed on a hiking trail more than seven years ago. Here's what to know about the case.
Opening statements were heard Friday in the trial of a man charged with murder in the 2017 slayings of two teen girls in Delphi, Indiana. The two had gone for a hike along a bridge trail and their bodies were found the following day about a half-mile from where they were last seen. The suspect, Richard Allen, was arrested in 2022. Meg Oliver reports from the courthouse.
Richard Allen's trial is underway in Indiana. Allen is accused of killing two teenage girls in a case known as the Delphi murders. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled to stay Robert Roberson's execution after a last-attempt appeal by his lawyers and lawmakers was granted. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
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The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
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NBA player Jared Butler fulfills his lifelong goal of learning how to swim – and hopes to inspire others to chase their dreams. A patient who thought for decades about the nurse who cared for her reunites with the woman she credits with saving her life. Plus, more heartwarming news.
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Disturbing new details and heart-wrenching testimony were given during the first day of the Delphi murders trial. Prosecutors revealed how Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were killed on a hiking trail more than seven years ago. Here's what to know about the case.
The Israeli government says a drone strike was launched towards the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His spokesperson says both Netanyahu and his wife were not home at the time, and there were no injuries. The attack came after Iran's supreme leader said Friday that Hamas would continue its fight against Israel after the death of leader Yahya Sinwar. Today, Israel launched a series of strikes into Gaza, killing at least 50, according to hospital officials.