Disaster Relief

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Beryl from July 5-9, 2024.  Federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis in Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Austin, Bowie,…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Minnesota Storm and Flood Victims

Federal aid supports state, tribal and local recovery for June 2024 Minnesota storms and flooding. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Minnesota

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Minnesota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms and flooding beginning June 16, 2024, and continuing.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Iowa Storm and Flood Victims

Federal aid supports state, tribal and local recovery for June 2024 Iowa storms, flooding, and tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Iowa and ordered federal assistance for state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, flooding,…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Iowa to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes beginning June 16, 2024, and continuing.   The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Clay, Emmet, Lyon, Plymouth and Sioux counties. Assistance can…

EDA: $790,000 Invested to Support Tribal Disaster Recovery and Resiliency in Perkins, OK

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $790,000 grant to the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma in Perkins, Oklahoma, to help develop and implement disaster recovery and resiliency strategies. This grant will support the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and tribal partners across the state by providing technical assistance to establish…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Available for New Mexico Survivors

Federal aid supports state, tribal and local recovery for June 2024 South Fork Fire and Salt Fire.  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of New Mexico and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Hawaii Storm and Flood Victims

Federal aid supports state and local recovery for April 2024 Hawaii storms, flooding, and landslides. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Hawaii and ordered Federal assistance to State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and…

FEMA: Updates Announced to FEMA Individual Assistance Programs to Better Assist People with Disabilities

Earlier this year, FEMA announced updates to disaster assistance available during a federal declaration. These changes provide disaster support by increasing accessibility and eligibility for affected people, families and communities.  Serious Needs Assistance This form of assistance covers important items like water, food, first aid, breastfeeding supplies, infant formula, diapers, personal hygiene items, fuel for…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire beginning on June 17, 2024 and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Mescalero Apache Tribe and Lincoln County. Assistance…