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FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Cahuilla Band of Indians

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the Cahuilla Band of Indians to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on Feb. 14, 2019. Federal funding is available to the Cahuilla Band of Indians and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…

FEMA: What is FEMA Public Assistance?

What is FEMA Public Assistance?  Public Assistance is a reimbursement program that provides federal funding to help communities respond to and recover from disasters such as Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Michael.  FEMA reimburses state and local governments and certain types of private nonprofit organizations for the cost of disaster-related debris removal, emergency protective measures…

FEMA: President Trump Approved Major Disaster Declaration for the La Jolla Ban of Luiseno Indians

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from Feb. 14 – 15, 2019. Federal funding is available to the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians and certain…

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…

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…

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….

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Washington

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Washington to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, mudslides, and a tornado Dec. 10-Dec. 24, 2018. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local…

FEMA: President Trump Amends Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

FEMA announced that President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands by authorizing an increase in federal funding for certain eligible costs as a result of Super Typhoon Yutu. The President’s action authorizes federal cost share for all categories of Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation and the…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on Sept. 10 to Nov. 2, 2018. The President’s action makes federal funding available to state and eligible local…