FEMA: Agency Partners with Operation HOPE to Help People Build Financial Resiliency After Disasters
FEMA and Operation HOPE, an organization that provides free financial information and guidance to people and businesses that are affected by major disasters and emergencies, signed an agreement this week to continue assisting communities in their recoveries. This partnership will enable more effective and efficient recoveries by amplifying the role of nonprofits as key collaborators…
HUD: Multifamily Insurance Deductibles Updated to Address Rising Costs of Wind and Storm Coverage
Revisions will reduce costs for owners while continuing to ensure that properties have adequate insurance coverage – a key element of HUD’s work to address insurance costs and ensure communities recover from disaster Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), updated its policies for wind and named storm insurance…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oregon to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, landslides and mudslides from Jan. 10-22, 2024. Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides from January 31 to February 9, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for Alaska
FEMA announced 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 on Nov. 20, 2023. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on…
FEMA: FEMA Commemorates 45 Years of Emergency Management
This week, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell commemorates FEMA’s 45th year of helping people before, during and after disasters. As we observe this anniversary, we honor the dedication of our workforce and continue our commitment to shaping an agency ready to meet our country’s needs in an ever-evolving disaster landscape. “For 45 years, FEMA employees have…
SBA: Two Business Recovery Centers Open to Support Small Businesses Amid Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Centers Will Help Small Business Owners Apply for Low-Interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans as Part of Biden-Harris Administration’s Whole-of-Government Approach to Recovery Today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of a second Business Recovery Center (BRC) at the CareFirst Engagement Center (1501 South Clinton Street) in Baltimore to provide further federal government support to businesses affected by…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for California Disaster Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of California to assist supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from January 21 to January 23, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration to affected individuals…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Alaska Disaster Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the Wrangell Cooperative Association to assist areas in the Tribal Nation’s affected by a severe storm, landslides, and mudslides on November 20, 2023. On March 15, 2024, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration. Effective immediately, HUD is:
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Rhode Island for December 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Rhode Island to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on Dec. 17-19, 2023. The president’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Kent, Providence and Washington counties. Federal funding is also available on a…