Disaster Area

HUD: Nearly $4.8 Million Announced to Support Homeless North and South Carolinians After Hurricane Helene

Funding to provide shelter for homeless families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $4.8 million to support people experiencing homelessness in communities across North Carolina and South Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene. Through HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program, funding will be allocated to Winston-Salem, NC ($548,000); Charlotte,…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Seminole Tribe of Florida to supplement the tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Milton beginning on Oct. 5, 2024, and continuing.  The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Assistance can include grants for…

HUD: Aid Offered to Juneau, Alaska Disaster Victims

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from August 5 to August 6, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the City…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds and flooding from July 13-14, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Assistance can…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for New Mexico

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on Oct. 19-20, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Chaves County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home…

HUD: Aid Offered to U.S. Virgin Island Disaster Victims

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the U.S. Virgin Islands and ordered federal aid to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto from August 13 to August 16, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the…

HUD: $1.7 Million Announced for Hurricane Response in Asheville, NC

Funding will support local efforts to help families and businesses The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $1.7 million to Asheville, North Carolina, to assist with recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Funding announced today – which will support the reconstruction of damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure – is…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto on Aug. 13-16, 2024. Federal funding is available to territory and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Havasupai Tribe

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Havasupai Tribe to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding on August 22-23, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals of the Havasupai Tribe. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on July 31, 2024.  Federal funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and…