FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Iowa to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 12, 2019, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, and Woodbury…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Nebraska to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storm, straight-line winds and flooding beginning on March 9, 2019, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals…
HUD: Plan Approved to Support Southern Georgia Counties in their Recovery from 2017 Disasters
$38 million in federal recovery funds to rebuild damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced its approval of the State of Georgia’s disaster action plan, which will invest $38 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of deadly tornados in January of…
HUD: Plan Approved to Support Missouri in its Recovery from 2017 Storms and Flooding
$58.5 million in federal recovery funds to rebuild damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced its approval of the State of Missouri’s disaster action plan, which will invest $58.5 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes, high winds…
HUD: Plan Approved to Support California in its Recovery from 2017 Wildfires and Mudslides
$124 million in federal recovery funds to rebuild damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced its approval of the State of California’s disaster action plan, which will invest $124 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of deadly wildfires and mudslides that…
EDA: $7.25 Million Invested in Texas to Support Disaster Recovery and Entrepreneurial Growth Efforts
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $7.25 million in grants to the state of Texas to help the communities of Rockport and Lubbock respond to 2017 disasters and to support entrepreneurial growth efforts in Amarillo. “President Trump has committed to supporting Texas and helping…
FEMA: Disaster Case Management Program in Puerto Rico Funded
FEMA has awarded nearly $70 million for disaster case management in Puerto Rico. This partnership provides survivors with a single point of contact to facilitate access to a broad range of resources and expedites their recovery after hurricanes Irma and María. In line with Governor Ricardo Rossello’s plan to transition individuals from federal aid to…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Available for Victims of Alabama Tornado
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in Lee County Following the Trump Administration’s major disaster declaration in the wake of this week’s deadly tornado in Alabama, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide mortgage relief and other support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes in Lee County, Alabama….
EDA: $27 Million Invested to Expand and Improve Airports in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $27 million in grants to the Virgin Islands Port Authority of St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., to expand and improve two major airports in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alabama
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today 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, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on March 3, 2019. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Lee County….