Disaster Relief

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Carolina

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of North Carolina to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Isaias from July 31 to Aug. 4. Federal funding is available to the state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis…

HUD: More Than $1.3 Billion Made Available to Florida for Disaster Recovery

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson today is making more than $1.3 billion in funding available to the state of Florida, which will immediately help Floridians recover from Hurricane Michael and assist the investment in large scale disaster mitigation projects. “The great people of Florida and the state leadership…

EDA: $3 Million Invested to Help Enhance Critical Infrastructure and Disaster Response Services for the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, Okemah, Oklahoma, to support economic development and diversification efforts within the tribal area, as well as providing necessary infrastructure for disaster response. The EDA grant is expected to create…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Louisiana

FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Louisiana to supplement the state’s response efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Delta from Oct. 6, 2020, and continuing.  Federal funding is available to the state, eligible tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Mississippi

 FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement the state’s response efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Delta beginning Oct. 7, and continuing. Federal funding is available to the state, eligible tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…

EDA: $7.9 Million Invested to Make Flood Control Infrastructure Improvements in Hamburg, IA

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $7.9 million grant to the city of Hamburg, Iowa, to make critical infrastructure improvements needed to protect businesses along the Missouri River from flooding. The EDA grant, to be matched with $1.9 million in local investment, is…

EDA: $2.6 Million Invested to Make Flood-Resistant Infrastructure Improvements Needed in Jefferson County, NE

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.6 million grant to Jefferson County, Nebraska, to make roadway infrastructure improvements needed to ensure access to the county’s largest employer during flood events and support future business growth. The EDA grant, to be matched with more…

EDA: $1.9 Million Invested to Protect Businesses from Flooding in Valentine, NE

 Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to the city of Valentine, Nebraska, to make stormwater infrastructure improvements needed to protect businesses from flooding. The EDA grant will be matched with nearly $1.4 million in local investment. “The Trump Administration is…

FEMA: Survivors in Clinton County, IA May Now Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance

More than $21.6 million approved for derecho survivors in Iowa Homeowners and renters in Clinton County may now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for losses resulting from the severe storms on Aug. 10, 2020. FEMA has approved more than $8.4 million in grants through its Individual Assistance program for 2,249 households in the previous designated counties of Benton, Boone,…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of North Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from June 29 to July 1. Federal funding is available to the state, eligible local and tribal governments and certain private nonprofit…