Disaster Relief

HUD: Series of New Actions Kick Off to Help Communities Fight Extreme Heat

HUD has created a hub of information on extreme heat actions, resources, and guidance, published new technical assistance, and is hosting a stakeholder briefing on extreme heat. Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic Earth Week initiatives, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new actions helping support communities to increase resilience…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Hoopa Valley Tribe

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Hoopa Valley Tribe to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from Jan. 30-31, 2024.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the Tribal Nation and eligible non-profit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Jan. 31 to Feb. 9, 2024.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the Tribal Nation and eligible non-profit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Hampshire

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Hampshire to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms and flooding from Jan. 9-14, 2024.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Vermont

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Vermont to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from Jan. 9-13, 2024.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and…

FEMA: Agency Partners with Operation HOPE to Help People Build Financial Resiliency After Disasters

FEMA and Operation HOPE, an organization that provides free financial information and guidance to people and businesses that are affected by major disasters and emergencies, signed an agreement this week to continue assisting communities in their recoveries. This partnership will enable more effective and efficient recoveries by amplifying the role of nonprofits as key collaborators…

HUD: Multifamily Insurance Deductibles Updated to Address Rising Costs of Wind and Storm Coverage

Revisions will reduce costs for owners while continuing to ensure that properties have adequate insurance coverage – a key element of HUD’s work to address insurance costs and ensure communities recover from disaster Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), updated its policies for wind and named storm insurance…

FEMA: $295 Million Available to Activated States Through FY 2023 Swift Current to Help Communities Withstand Impacts of Climate Change

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Fund States’ Abilities to Make Structures Safer and More Resilient  Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that 16 states and one Tribal Nation are eligible for a total of up to $295 million in funding for flood resilience through the fiscal year 2023 Swift Current funding opportunity, made possible…

FEMA: DHS Announces $1.8 Billion in Disaster Preparedness Grants

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced more than $1.8 billion in funding for eight fiscal year 2024 preparedness grant programs. These grant programs provide critical funding to help state, local, tribal and territorial officials prepare for, prevent, protect against and respond to acts of terrorism and disasters.      “As threats continue to evolve, the Department of…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oregon to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, landslides and mudslides from Jan. 10-22, 2024. Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on…