FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New York
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New York to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from Sept. 28-30, 2023. Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for…
FEMA: Nine Tennessee Counties Approved for FEMA Public Assistance in Response to December 2023 Disaster
At the request of Gov. Bill Lee, FEMA has authorized Public Assistance funding for nine counties affected by the Dec. 9, 2023, tornadoes and storms. The counties are Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner and Weakley. The designation means FEMA can reimburse eligible applicants for the cost of debris removal, emergency response to…
FEMA: Federal Disaster Assistance Program Reforms Announced to Help Survivors Recover Faster
Planned updates to FEMA’s Individual Assistance program include quicker access to needed funds, expanded eligibility for property and home repairs, and an easier application process for survivors to jumpstart their recovery from disasters. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that FEMA is reforming its federal assistance policies…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for Connecticut
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Connecticut to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding and a potential dam breach beginning Jan. 10 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 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…
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: $150 Million Announced to Help Underserved Communities Receive Low-Interest Loans for Disaster Resilence Projects
Announcement Triples Amount Available for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law-funded Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program As FEMA launches 2024 as its “Year of Resilience”, the agency is announcing the second funding opportunity for the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grant program to make communities safer from natural hazards. This program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides capitalization…
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: National Preparedness Report Highlights Cyber Security, Building Codes and Individual Preparedness for a Resilient Nation
FEMA released the 12th annual National Preparedness Report, which provides an overview of the nation’s current disaster risk and capability landscape and outlines progress toward achieving the national preparedness goal of a secure and resilient country. This year’s report continues to highlight the reality of rising costs, frequency and severity of disasters due to climate change…