October 8, 2026

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Guam

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the territory of Guam to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Super Typhoon Bavi from July 4-12, 2026. 

The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Guam. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. 

Individuals and families who sustained losses in the designated areas should first file claims with their insurance providers and then apply for assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling the local, toll-free line 671-735-1050, calling the FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.

Federal funding is also available to territorial and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Super Typhoon Bavi. 

Teresa Y. Serata has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments.

This post was originally published here.