EDA: $2.1 Million Invested to Aid Communities Impacted by Natural Disaster in Missouri
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $2.1 million in the state of Missouri to make critical disaster relief improvements needed after 2017 flooding. The grants, to be matched with more than $41,000 in local investment, are expected to help generate $3.5 million in private…
EDA: $9.5 Million Invested to Support Disaster Resiliency and Boost Tourism for the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $9.5 million grant to the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians of Pauma Valley, California, to renovate the Tribe’s campground and upgrade it to improve its resiliency to future flooding events. “The Trump Administration is rapidly responding…
EDA: $4 Million Grant Awarded to Make Critical Water Infrastructure Updates in Plaquemines Parish, LA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the Plaquemines Parish Government in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, to make water infrastructure improvements needed to protect businesses from the impact of future natural disasters. The EDA grant, to be matched with more than…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on May 26 to June 7, 2019. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, eligible local governments and certain private…
EDA: $845k Grant Made to Protect Business from Flood in Lawrence, AR
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $845,000 grant to Lawrence County, Arkansas, to help protect businesses in the event of future floods by improving Lawrence County Road 210. The EDA grant, to be matched with $550,000 in local investment, is expected to help create or retain 35 jobs….
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Illinois
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Illinois to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on February 24 to July 3, 2019. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Louisiana
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Louisiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 10 through July 24, 2019. FEMA’s Public Assistance funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas
FEMA announced 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, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from June 23-24, 2019. The President’s action makes federal funding available to the state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit…
FEMA: Evaluate Your Disaster Readiness During National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month kicks off in September with a week dedicated to helping people learn to “save early for disaster costs.” Anyone affected by a natural disaster will face unexpected costs — maybe a few nights in a hotel, a new vehicle, some home repairs or a complete rebuild. Some may find their employer forced…
FEMA: Federal Government Mobilizes as Southeast U.S. Prepares for Hurricane Dorian
President Donald J. Trump approved an emergency declaration for Florida today, making federal funding available to assist state, tribal and local governments with emergency and life-safety actions taken ahead of Hurricane Dorian. The declaration authorizes FEMA to provide federal support and assistance for emergency measures to save lives, protect property and protect public health and…