Disaster Relief

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Utah

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Utah to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Cottonwood Fire, flooding and mudslides from July 13-24, 2026. 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…

EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $10.4 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Economic Development Projects in Three States

 Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $10.4 million in Disaster Supplemental funding awards to three states, which were impacted by storms and natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The EDA awards announced today are: “The FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program ensures that communities devastated by natural disasters are not just supported…

FEMA: President 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 Hurricane Lowell from Sept. 6-9, 2026.  Federal funding assistance through FEMA’s Public Assistance program is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Ohio

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Ohio to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding and landslides from Aug. 10 – 22, 2026.  The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Clermont, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum and Perry…

FEMA: $648 Million Awarded to More than 1,600 Fire Departments and Other First Responder Organizations Nationwide

Grant funding will increase local capacity to respond to disasters and emergencies  Over the past week, FEMA awarded $648 million in grant funding to more than 1,600 fire departments and other first responder organizations across the country. This funding will enable these agencies to get the equipment, staff and support they need to carry out their…

FEMA: $300 Million Awarded Nationwide to Protect Houses of Worship and Other Nonprofit Organizations

Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $300 million in grant awards to more than 1,600 nonprofit organizations across the United States.  “Under Secretary Mullin’s leadership, DHS is focused on protecting all Americans,” said FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton. “Through these grant awards, FEMA is supporting nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, schools and community…

FEMA: More than $180 Million Delivered to Protect American Infrastructure

Investment Will Strengthen Resilience of U.S. Ports, Transportation  Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced more than $180 million in grant awards to secure American ports and public transportation systems.  FEMA awarded this money through two preparedness grant programs: the Port Security Grant Program and the Transit Security Grant Program. These programs enable communities…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for the State of Hawaii

 FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Hawaii to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Nolo beginning Sept. 23 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…

FEMA: More Than $1.6 Billion Delivered to Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience Across America

Investment Will Strengthen National Security, Empower Community Leaders and Save Lives Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced more than $1.6 billion in federal funding to states, tribal nations, territories, local jurisdictions and operational partners across the country.  FEMA will award this money through its preparedness grant programs. Through these programs, FEMA enables communities…

FEMA: Nearly $180 Million Announced to Help Communities Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters

Today, FEMA announced nearly $180 million in grant funding to states and territories across the country. This funding will empower community leaders to take decisive steps to protect infrastructure and people from future disasters. This funding aligns with President Donald J. Trump’s America First Resilience Strategy, which calls for a new, risk-informed approach that treats…