FEMA: $1 Billion in Federal Funding Announced to Help States Mitigate Impact of Disasters
Funding Opportunity Designed to Support Critical Infrastructure Projects that Save Lives The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today published the funding opportunity for the Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. Through this funding opportunity, FEMA is making $1 billion in federal funding available to states, local governments, territories and…
FEMA: States Granted Additional Time to Complete Critical Hazard Mitigation Projects
Work Aligns with FEMA’s Commitment to Empowering States to Protect Communities The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that 19 states and two U.S. territories will have more time to finish projects that help prevent damage from disasters. These projects—funded through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post Fire—aim to protect communities from…
FEMA: Six-Month Extension Approved for Direct Housing Program for Helene and Milton Survivors
FEMA has approved a six-month extension of direct temporary housing assistance for survivors of hurricanes Helene and Milton who remain in FEMA-provided units. This extension, coordinated closely with the state of Florida, allows eligible residents without a scheduled move-out date to remain in FEMA-provided temporary housing on a month-to-month basis until October 11, 2026. As…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for the District of Columbia
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the District of Columbia to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a sewer line collapse from Jan. 19, 2026, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Louisiana
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Louisiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from Jan. 23-27, 2026. 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 Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on January 23-27, 2026. 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…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from Jan. 22-27, 2026. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair…
FEMA: More Than $2.2 Billion in Additional Federal Funding Unlocked to Rebuild Communities Hit by Past Disasters
Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced more than $2.2 billion in disaster relief funding to support ongoing recovery efforts from a variety of natural disasters. “This investment will repair and restore critical public infrastructure across the country, including schools, public safety facilities, utilities and community services,” said Secretary Noem. “American communities are rebuilding…
FEMA: Over $867 Million Approved to Support Disaster Recovery in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, FEMA recently approved 546 projects worth more than $867 million in funding to support recovery for disasters in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas for Public Assistance projects. These projects include debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement of public infrastructure damaged…
FEMA: DHS Leads Historic, Nationwide Response as Winter Storm Slams 12 States at Once
In one of the most expansive and severe winter weather emergencies in recent history, a powerful storm system simultaneously impacted 12 states, triggering rapid federal action to protect American lives, infrastructure and communities. At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem led an immediate, coordinated response funneling…