Disaster Area

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major 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 a severe storm, flooding and landslides from Sept. 15-20. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for Florida

FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement the state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ian beginning Sept. 23 and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Puerto Rico

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to supplement territorial and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona beginning Sept. 17 and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in 55 municipalities within the Commonwealth including Adjuntas, Aguas Buenas,…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Muscogee (Creek) Nation

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to supplement tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding May 2-8, 2022. Public assistance federal funding is available to the tribal government and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for…

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…