FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oregon to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from July 10 to Aug. 23, 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…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Native Village of Kipnuk
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Native Village of Kipnuk to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Aug. 16-18, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to eligible tribal and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of North Dakota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds from Oct. 5-6, 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…
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…