FEMA: More Than $60 Million Approved to Help Southeast Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters
Today, FEMA announced the recent approval of more than $60 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and protect infrastructure from future events. With…
FEMA: President Trump Approves California Emergency Declaration
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the State of California to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a chemical release beginning May 21, 2026, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all federal disaster response efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency…
FEMA: DHS Makes $648 Million Available to Help Firefighters and First Responders Nationwide
FEMA today announced $648 million in three funding opportunities to help firefighters and other first responders stay safe while protecting lives and communities nationwide. Through these three funding opportunities, FEMA is empowering fire stations and other first responder organizations to get the equipment, staff and support they need. “When a disaster strikes, firefighters and other first…
FEMA: More Than $5.4 Billion Approved in Recovery Funding
Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced more than $5.4 billion to reimburse states, local governments and health facilities for their costs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today, FEMA has obligated $5.4 billion in additional funds to support 458 projects across the country to close out outstanding COVID-19 reimbursements,” said Secretary Mullin. “As we continue…
FEMA: Review Council Releases Final Report
The president’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council today released its final report, marking a major milestone in the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen FEMA’s mission, operations and accountability. The council, established by President Trump, conducted a thorough review of FEMA’s capabilities, challenges and opportunities for reform. “Under President Trump’s leadership, FEMA is committed to getting resources…
FEMA: $1.1 Billion Funding Opportunity to Help Communities Reduce Flood Risk and Save Lives
On April 30, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $1.1 billion in new funding opportunities for states, territories and Tribal Nations to make their communities safer from flooding. Under the leadership of Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, FEMA is working to manage its various grant programs more efficiently. The two funding opportunities will…
FEMA: Over $137 Million in Federal Funding Announced to Help States and Local Communities Protect Against Disasters
Thanks to the Trump Administration, more money is flowing to American communities Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced more than $137 million in funding to help states prevent damage from future disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and wildfires. These awards will help to fund more than 50 projects in 20 states and territories across the country. Under the empowering leadership of Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, FEMA is…
FEMA: DHS Secretary Mullin Unlocks More Than $585 Million in Disaster Recovery for Communities
DHS and FEMA continue to deliver federal funding to areas affected by disasters as the current lapse in DHS funding approaches 70 days Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced more than $585 million in additional disaster relief funding to support ongoing recovery efforts from a variety of natural disasters. FEMA has continued to provide funding as responsibly…
FEMA: More Than $657 Million Approved to Reimburse States, Medical Facilities for Backlog of Public Assistance
Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced more than $657 million in FEMA funding to reimburse states, local governments and health care facilities for their costs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. FEMA has continued to provide funding as responsibly as possible, forecasting that the agency would be funded. The lapse in appropriations has drastically depleted…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku from April 11-18, 2026. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals and households throughout the entire Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, including Saipan,…