FEMA

FEMA: Territories and Tribal Nations Designated to Receive Targeted Assistance for Disaster Resilience

Today, FEMA is announcing the designation of 275 census tracts in territories and on Tribal Nation lands as Community Disaster Resilience Zones. These zones will be eligible for increased federal support to become more resilient to natural hazards and extreme weather. Congress directed FEMA to designate these zones in the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of West Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Post-Tropical Storm Helene from Sept. 25-28, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Mercer County.  Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost…

HUD: FEMA & HUD Partner to Increase Post-Disaster Housing Capabilities

On November 19th and 20th, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) held a summit to launch the Pre-Disaster Housing Initiative, which helps states develop plans to boost their post-disaster housing capabilities. During an eight-month period, both agencies will provide technical assistance and guidance to Kentucky,…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by remnants of Hurricane Helene from September 27-30, 2024.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work…

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

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from July 17 – Aug. 21, 2024.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Government of Puerto Rico

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the government of Puerto Rico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto from August 13-16, 2024.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Crow Tribe of Montana

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Crow Tribe to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storm and straight-line winds that occurred on Aug. 6, 2024.  The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals of the Crow Tribe. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Wyoming

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Wyoming to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from Aug. 21-31, 2024.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Alaska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by landslides on Aug. 25, 2024.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Seminole Tribe of Florida to supplement the tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Milton beginning on Oct. 5, 2024, and continuing.  The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Assistance can include grants for…