ABA: Foundation Accepting Donations to Support Vermont Flooding Relief Efforts
At the request of the Vermont Bankers Association, the ABA Foundation will activate its online fundraising platform to support recovery efforts after historic flooding in Vermont. ABA to contribute $25,000. The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced it will start collecting tax-exempt contributions through its Disaster Relief Program website to help aid relief efforts in…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Vermont
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Vermont to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe flooding beginning on July 7, 2023, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Chittenden, Lamoille, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties….
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from April 30-May 1. The President’s action makes federal funding available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding that occurred from April 9 to May 5, 2023. Federal funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the state of North Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding that occurred from April 10 to May 6, 2023. Federal funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations on…
FEMA: Santa Clara County Added to California Major Disaster Declaration
Santa Clara County has been added to the major disaster declaration for California’s severe storms and flooding Dec. 27, 2022 – Jan. 31, 2023. This means that those affected by these storms may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters may be eligible for grants to help pay for temporary housing and make…
SBA: Law Implemented to Enhance Ability to Declare Disasters and Deliver Support to Rural Communities
Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced full implementation of the Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act (the “Act”) authored by Senators James Risch (R-ID) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). Rural communities often face more severe impacts from natural disasters due to limited access to resources and infrastructure, which limits a community’s ability to recover and…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar during the period of May 22, 2023, and continuing. Federal funding is available to the Commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain private…
FEMA: Public Comments Sought on Proposed Changes to Increase Funding Access & Reduce Disaster Risk for Vulnerable Communities
FEMA has published a notice in the Federal Register seeking comment on how to apply new legislation that will designate areas where communities are most at risk to natural hazards. This notice will help the agency gain better understanding in key areas to support an effective implementation of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act. This includes learning how…
FEMA: President Biden Amends Major Disaster Declaration for Guam Authorizing Additional Federal Assistance
President Biden amended the Major Disaster Declaration for Guam on Sunday, authorizing additional federal assistance to disaster survivors to help aid in their recovery from Typhoon Mawar. Survivors who are uninsured or underinsured can register for assistance that may include funding to repair or replace their homes, temporary housing, access to low-interest loans or other programs to help…