FEMA: Review Council Releases Final Report
The president’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council today released its final report, marking a major milestone in the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen FEMA’s mission, operations and accountability. The council, established by President Trump, conducted a thorough review of FEMA’s capabilities, challenges and opportunities for reform. “Under President Trump’s leadership, FEMA is committed to getting resources…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $10 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Economic Development Projects in Georgia and Kentucky
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is announcing $10 million in Disaster Supplemental funding awards to Georgia and Kentucky, which were impacted by storms and natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The EDA awards announced today are: “The Economic Development Administration is committed to revitalizing America’s competitive spirit,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary…
FEMA: $1.1 Billion Funding Opportunity to Help Communities Reduce Flood Risk and Save Lives
On April 30, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $1.1 billion in new funding opportunities for states, territories and Tribal Nations to make their communities safer from flooding. Under the leadership of Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, FEMA is working to manage its various grant programs more efficiently. The two funding opportunities will…
FEMA: Over $137 Million in Federal Funding Announced to Help States and Local Communities Protect Against Disasters
Thanks to the Trump Administration, more money is flowing to American communities Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced more than $137 million in funding to help states prevent damage from future disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and wildfires. These awards will help to fund more than 50 projects in 20 states and territories across the country. Under the empowering leadership of Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, FEMA is…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku from April 11-18, 2026. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals and households throughout the entire Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, including Saipan,…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Hawaii Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the state of Hawaii to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Kona low weather systems on March 10-24, 2026. “When disasters strike, HUD is here to support American families when they need it most,” said Secretary Scott Turner. “Our team is assisting…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $6.8 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Automotive Workforce Development in Augusta, GA
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a $6.8 million grant to the Augusta Technical Foundation, Inc. in Augusta, Georgia, for the development of a state-of-the-art automotive workforce training facility. This award will enable Augusta Technical Foundation, Inc. to renovate and refurbish a 65,000-square foot former automotive dealership, providing classrooms and…
SBA: Relief Offered to Hawaii Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
Low interest disaster loans now available The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Hawaii to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Jan. 1. The declaration covers the Hawaii counties of Hawaii, Honolulu, Kalawao, Kauai, and Maui. Under this declaration,…
FEMA: President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaii
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Hawaii to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred March 10-24, 2026. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the City and County of Honolulu, as well as Hawaii…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Guam
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to Guam to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Typhoon Sinlaku beginning April 11, 2026, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population and…