Disaster Relief

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Rhode Island

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Rhode Island to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes, Sept. 10-13, 2023. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Providence County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and…

SBA: Further Action Announced to Help PPP and COVID EIDL Borrowers

SBA Introduces 60-Day Goodwill Exception Period, Expands Hardship Accommodation Plans The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced expanded flexibility and accommodations for COVID EIDL and PPP borrowers to help bring them into compliance and avoid the repercussions of defaulting on a government loan. For COVID EIDL and PPP borrowers with loans under $100,000, the SBA has…

FEMA: Cheatham, Gibson and Stewart Counties in Tennessee Now Eligible for FEMA Disaster Assistance

Cheatham, Gibson and Stewart counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the Dec. 9 tornadoes. Homeowners and renters can apply for FEMA financial help, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs.  These counties join Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery and Sumner, which were previously designated. To apply, call…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Utah

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Utah to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding May 1-27, 2023. Public Assistance federal funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on Dec. 9, 2023. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery and Sumner counties. Assistance can include grants for…

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 Tropical Storm Hilary, Aug. 19-21, 2023.  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…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Illinois

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Illinois to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred Sept. 17-18, 2023.  The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Cook County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for U.S. Virgin Islands

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement the territory’s response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from elevated levels of lead and copper in the water supply beginning on Oct. 25, 2023, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief…

FEMA: President Biden Amends Vermont Disaster Declaration

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Vermont by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for debris removal undertaken in Vermont as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from July 7-21, 2023. The President authorized the federal cost-share to…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from June 25-26, 2023. The President’s action makes federal funding available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…