Disaster Relief

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Colorado

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Colorado to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on Dec. 30, 2021 and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Boulder County. Assistance can include grants…

FEMA: Marion County, KY Designated for FEMA Assistance

Marion County residents may now be eligible for FEMA assistance for damage suffered during the Dec. 10 storms and tornadoes. Individuals and households in the designated counties may apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs. Other counties previously designated for assistance are: Barren,…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from Dec. 10-11, 2021.  The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Craighead, Jackson, Mississippi, Poinsett and Woodruff counties. Assistance…

FEMA: Barren County, KY Now Eligible for FEMA Disaster Assistance

One additional county is now eligible for FEMA Assistance after the Dec. 10, 2021 storms and tornadoes. Individuals and households in Barren County can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs. Barren County joins Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan,…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to supplement the tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from July 12 to Aug. 8, 2021. Federal funding is available to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and certain private nonprofit organizations organized or doing business under tribal law on a cost-sharing…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for the Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation Wildfires Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation affected by wildfires from July 12 to August 8, 2021. On December 22, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Federal funding,…

HUD: Waivers Announced to Help Kentucky Communities Recover from Severe Weather

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a package of regulatory and administrative waivers aimed at helping communities in Kentucky accelerate their recovery from tornadoes and severe storms that occurred on December 12, 2021. “HUD continues to enable swift response to these storms” said Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs Kevin Bush….

HUD: 2021 HUD Year in Review Fact Sheet Released

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this year took bold action in pursuit of the agency’s mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes. These actions aligned with key Biden-Harris Administration priorities including ensuring equity, removing barriers to homeownership, expanding the nation’s housing supply, and keeping Americans housed. Below…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Alabama Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of Alabama affected by severe storms and flooding from October 6 to October 7, 2021. On December 21, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Jefferson and Shelby. Federal funding, provided…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alabama

 FEMA announced 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 and flooding from October 6-7, 2021. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Jefferson and Shelby counties. Assistance can include grants for…