EDA: $32 Million Invested to Help Florida Businesses and Communities Rebuild in Wake of Hurricane Irma
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $32 million grant to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to fund the state’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program, which, in turn will help businesses rebuild following the destruction caused Hurricane Irma. “The Trump Administration has always…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Havasupai Tribe
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the Havasupai Tribe to supplement the tribe’s recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, and landslides from July 11 to July 12, 2018. Federal funding is available to the Havasupai Tribe on a cost-sharing basis for…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Montana
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Montana to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 12 to May 6, 2018. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, eligible local governments, and certain private…
EDA: $5.58 Million Invested to Support Technical Assistance and Long-Term Disaster Recovery Planning in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.58 million grant to the Foundation for Puerto Rico to support recovery efforts for towns and cities which were devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 24 jobs,…
EDA: $2.9 Million Invested to Support Disaster Recovery in Georgia
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $2.9 million in grants to the state of Georgia to make critical infrastructure improvements needed to support local disaster recovery efforts. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to spur more than $70 million in private investment….
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Nebraska to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding on June 17 to July 1, 2018. Federal funding is also available to the state,…
FEMA: President Trump Signs Emergency Declaration for Hawaii
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Hawaii to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by Hurricane Lane beginning on August 22, 2018, and continuing. The President’s action…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Iowa to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds on June 6 to July 2, 2018. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, and…
FEMA: Beware of Disaster-Related Fraud and Scam Artists
As California residents work to recover from recent wildfires, they should be on guard for and report suspicious activity of potential fraud, scam artists and other criminals who prey on survivors. If you suspect someone is perpetrating fraud, call the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or your local police department. Listed are…
HUD: FHA Announces Updated Policy to Assist Homeowners Affected by 2017 Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
FHA appeals to struggling borrowers to contact their mortgage servicers immediately WASHINGTON – To help struggling borrowers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced it is updating its menu of foreclosure prevention options to allow borrowers with delinquent FHA-insured mortgages easier…