Disaster Relief

EDA: $813,620 Invested to Make Disaster Resilient Improvements in Port Washington, WI

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $813,620 grant to the city of Port Washington, Wisconsin, to install permanent backup generators that will ensure uninterrupted service at the city’s wastewater and water treatment plants during disasters. The EDA grant, to be matched with $203,405 in local investment, is expected…

EDA: $500,000 Invested to Support Regional Innovation and Economic Growth in Disaster-Impacted Northwest Louisiana

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $500,000 grant to Grambling State University, a Historically Black University in Grambling, Louisiana, to conduct a feasibility study that will serve as a road map to foster innovation and economic resiliency in the disaster-impacted Northwest Louisiana region. The EDA grant will be…

FEMA: Santa Clara County in California Added to August Federal Wildfire Disaster Declaration

Santa Clara County has been approved for federal assistance to individuals and households, as well as for repairs or rebuilding of community infrastructure, as part of the major wildfire disaster declaration approved Aug. 22. FEMA’s individual assistance program provides grants to help eligible survivors with financial assistance that may include rent, home repair, home replacement…

EDA: $1.5 Million Invested to Protect Businesses from Flooding in Conway County, AR

oday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to Conway County Levee District 6, Morrilton, Arkansas, to help construct and install a permanent stormwater pump station to mitigate flood risks in the Oppelo Bottoms industrial area. The EDA grant, to be matched…

EDA: $530,748 Invested to Make Roadway Infrastructure Improvements to Protect Businesses from Flooding in Nebraska City, NE

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $530,748 grant to the city of Nebraska City, Nebraska, to improve roadway infrastructure and protect businesses operating in a key industrial corridor from the impact of severe weather. The EDA grant will be matched with $132,687 in local investment. “The Trump Administration…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Sally from Sept. 14, 2020, and continuing. Federal funding is available through FEMA’s Public Assistance program at a 75% cost share to state, eligible local governments and certain…

EDA: $3.52 Million Invested to Protect Businesses from Flooding in Bristol, NH

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.52 million grant to the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire, to make flood control infrastructure improvements needed to protect the downtown commercial district. The EDA grant will be matched with $500,000 in state funds and $380,000 in…

EDA: $2.5 Million Invested to Make Critical Roadway Infrastructure Improvements to Protect from Flooding in Stillwater County, MT

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.5 million grant to the County of Stillwater, Montana, to make critical roadway infrastructure improvements needed to keep commerce flowing and support future business growth in the wake of flooding that impacted the county in 2019. The…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alabama

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alabama to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Sally from Sept. 14, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile counties.  Assistance can include grants…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Victims of Oregon Wildfires

Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced federal disaster assistance for the State of Oregon to provide support to homeowners and low-income renters displaced from their homes in areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds. On September 15th, President Trump issued a major disaster declaration for the…