HUD: “Humans of HUD” Photoblog Launched
Project highlights the trials and triumphs of the people HUD serves The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced the launch of ‘Humans of HUD’ – a photoblog dedicated to documenting the journeys of people who are impacted by the Department’s programs and services. The inspiring collection of photos and stories are part…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Virginia
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Florence from Sept. 8, 2018, to Sept. 21, 2018. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and…
FEMA: Three More North Carolina Counties Added for Disaster Assistance
Residents and business owners in Anson, Orange and Union counties may now apply for disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from Hurricane Florence. “People across North Carolina are working hard to clean up and rebuild their lives from Hurricane Florence and expanding FEMA help to people in more counties is a…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Georgia to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Michael beginning on Oct. 9, 2018, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Baker, Decatur, Dougherty,…
FEMA: President Trump Signs Emergency Declaration for Alabama
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Alabama to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the area affected by Hurricane Michael beginning on October 10, 2018, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Including Foreclosure Protection Announced for Florida Storm Victims
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families U.S. Housing and Urban Development today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of Florida and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to Hurricane Michael. Yesterday, President Trump issued a major disaster declaration for Bay, Franklin, Gulf, Taylor, and Wakulla…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Michael beginning on Oct. 7, 2018, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Bay, Franklin, Gulf, Taylor,…
FEMA: President Trump Signs Emergency Declaration for Georgia
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Georgia to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the area affected by Hurricane Michael beginning on Oct. 9 and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all…
EDA: $10 Million Invested to Improve Port Infrastructure and Support Disaster Recovery Efforts in Texas
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $10 million in grants to the state of Texas to enhance critical port infrastructure to support business development and disaster resiliency following Hurricane Harvey. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to create and retain over 15,000…
EDA: $1.17 Million Invested to Strengthen Manufacturing in Puerto Rico
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.17 million grant to Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension, Inc. (PRIMEX) of San Juan, to provide assistance and training to local manufacturing businesses to include disaster preparedness and resilience planning. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected…