A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles on January 17, causing extensive damage, dozens of deaths and widespread disruption and prompting a major federal disaster response.
The quake was one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, triggered significant FEMA-led federal relief and recovery actions by the Clinton administration, and led to changes in building codes and emergency preparedness policy nationwide.
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A gunman was killed after opening fire near the White House, prompting a security response.
A gunman was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after opening fire near the White House.
The White House was placed on lockdown following reports of gunfire in the vicinity.
FEMA announced preliminary Public Assistance grants and individual aid eligibility for multiple Midwestern states following the President's federal disaster declaration for spring flooding.