President Trump has called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to "release the water." and claimed FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the L.A. fires. Here's what to know.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is undergoing streamlining in Congress to make its disaster relief more effective.

Trump says he’ll have Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley working on hurricane relief matters instead of using the Federal Emergency Management Agency

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has billions of dollars in disaster funds, which are used to reimburse states for eligible recovery efforts after major disasters, contrary to posts online saying FEMA has “no money” to respond to the wildfires in southern California.

To contest a FEMA decision, submit a signed appeal letter detailing your reasons, accompanied by relevant documents and an appeal form included in your determination letter. Ensure your full name, disaster number, and FEMA registration number are on each page of your appeal documentation. Appeals can be submitted:

The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.

Rain and cooler temperatures will bring relief to Southern California this weekend, after a prolonged stretch of dry, breezy weather that allowed wildfires to thrive.

Los Angeles County wildfire victims are turning to GoFundMe to get help quickly. However, the fundraising page may impact what you get from FEMA. Here's what you need to know.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plays a crucial role in disaster response across the United States. Established in 1979, the agency employs over 17,000 people and manages a £33-billion budget to support communities in need.

The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders made progress controlling multiple blazes burning in Los Angeles County, which is expected to receive rain over the weekend that could be capable of producing floods and mudslides in several burned areas.

Resource centers in Los Angeles County are fielding thousands of questions from thousands of tragedies, helping fire victims start over.

Trump wants to shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency and let states handle their own disaster needs. ‘I don’t think we should give California anything,’ he said