FEMA: President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for Puerto Rico
FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to supplement the Commonwealth’s response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Fiona beginning Sept. 17 and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for American Samoa
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the territory of American Samoa to supplement territorial and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by high surf, high winds and flooding July 12-15, 2022. Public assistance federal funding is available to the territory, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a…
HUD: $1.4 Million Awarded for Research on Renter Outcomes During Disaster Recovery
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the awarding of $1.4 million in funding for research on outcomes of renter households during various phases of disaster recovery. Two awardees, The Urban Institute and Horne, LLP, will receive the funds under the (FY2022) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). “Disasters often result in…
HUD: Updated Public Housing Agency Disaster Readiness, Response and Recovery Guidebook Released
HUD Deputy Secretary Todman Announces Release of Updated Guidebook During Visit to Mixed-Income Housing Site in Miami, FL: It’s Critical that Public Housing Agencies Have the “Resources and Tools to Take a Proactive Approach to Protect Their Properties and the Safety and Well-Being of Residents” Release of Updated Guidebook Coincides with National Preparedness Month Today,…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms from July 17-18, 2022. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Assistance can include grants for…
FEMA: New Campaign by FEMA and the Ad Council Encourages Black Community to “Create a Lasting Legacy” by Preparing for Disasters
FEMA will also visit Howard University for series of events to kick off National Preparedness Month and announce the new campaign As part of FEMA’s ongoing approach to advance accessibility and cultural competency in boosting the nation’s preparedness, FEMA and the Ad Council created new PSAs developed specifically to reach Black and African American communities, which will…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for Mississippi
FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement state response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a water crisis beginning on Aug. 30, 2022 and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on…
FEMA: Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Program Launched Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund will reduce disaster suffering and vulnerability to natural hazards FEMA is launching a notice of intent for a new program to fund resilience projects that will make communities safer from natural hazards. The Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund program will make $50 million available in capitalization grants to states to fund low-interest…
FEMA: Disaster Cooperation Agreement Signed with The Salvation Army
Leaders of FEMA and The Salvation Army signed a new memorandum today, outlining how the organizations will continue to cooperate in carrying out disaster preparedness, response, recovery and other emergency management operations. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and The Salvation Army’s National Commander, Commissioner Kenneth Hodder signed the memorandum of agreement as the latest formalization of…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for Alaska
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 8-11, 2022. Federal funding is available to state, tribal and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…