HUD: Plan Approved to Support Southern Georgia Counties in their Recovery from 2017 Disasters
$38 million in federal recovery funds to rebuild damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced its approval of the State of Georgia’s disaster action plan, which will invest $38 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of deadly tornados in January of…
HUD: Plan Approved to Support Missouri in its Recovery from 2017 Storms and Flooding
$58.5 million in federal recovery funds to rebuild damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced its approval of the State of Missouri’s disaster action plan, which will invest $58.5 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes, high winds…
HUD: Plan Approved to Support California in its Recovery from 2017 Wildfires and Mudslides
$124 million in federal recovery funds to rebuild damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced its approval of the State of California’s disaster action plan, which will invest $124 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of deadly wildfires and mudslides that…
EDA: $7.25 Million Invested in Texas to Support Disaster Recovery and Entrepreneurial Growth Efforts
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $7.25 million in grants to the state of Texas to help the communities of Rockport and Lubbock respond to 2017 disasters and to support entrepreneurial growth efforts in Amarillo. “President Trump has committed to supporting Texas and helping…
FEMA: Disaster Case Management Program in Puerto Rico Funded
FEMA has awarded nearly $70 million for disaster case management in Puerto Rico. This partnership provides survivors with a single point of contact to facilitate access to a broad range of resources and expedites their recovery after hurricanes Irma and María. In line with Governor Ricardo Rossello’s plan to transition individuals from federal aid to…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Available for Victims of Alabama Tornado
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in Lee County Following the Trump Administration’s major disaster declaration in the wake of this week’s deadly tornado in Alabama, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide mortgage relief and other support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes in Lee County, Alabama….
EDA: $27 Million Invested to Expand and Improve Airports in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $27 million in grants to the Virgin Islands Port Authority of St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., to expand and improve two major airports in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alabama
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alabama to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on March 3, 2019. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Lee County….
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Washington
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Washington to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, mudslides, and a tornado Dec. 10-Dec. 24, 2018. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local…
FEMA: President Trump Amends Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
FEMA announced that President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands by authorizing an increase in federal funding for certain eligible costs as a result of Super Typhoon Yutu. The President’s action authorizes federal cost share for all categories of Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation and the…