FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Minnesota
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Minnesota to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on Oct. 9 – 11, 2018. Federal funding is available to state and local governments, and certain private nonprofit…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska
The Federal Emergency Management Agency 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 an earthquake on November 30, 2018. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Municipality of Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Borough,…
FEMA: Nearly $350 Million in Federal Grants and Loans Approved for California Wildfire Survivors
Over the two months since wildfires in two disparate regions of the state grew into deadly disasters of historic proportions, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have approved more than $347 million in grants and low-interest disaster loans to assist survivors in their recovery. The California Governor’s Office…
FEMA: $525 Million in Additional Federal Grants to Puerto Rico Announced
FEMA has awarded more than $525 million in additional funds to Puerto Rico to cover costs related to Hurricane María. These awards bring the amount of funds obligated under FEMA’s Public Assistance program to $5.3 billion. The latest grants approved are as follows: More than $520 million to the Puerto Rico Department of Housing for…
FEMA: Hurricane Recovery Continues in Florida with More Than $835.4 Million in Federal Support
Three months after Hurricane Michael made landfall, communities continue recovery efforts with support from the State of Florida and federal agencies. More than $835.4 million in federal funds has been provided for homeowners, renters, businesses and flood insurance policyholders as of Jan. 9. The State of Florida and local communities have removed more than 20…
FEMA: Puerto Rico’s Recovery Brings Opportunity to Improve
As 2018 ends, Puerto Rico’s transformation from hurricanes Irma and Maria has pivoted toward making the island stronger and more resilient. The island’s long-term recovery envisions enhanced infrastructure and communities more capable of withstanding events like the 2017 hurricanes. The Government of Puerto Rico and FEMA have collaborated on several recovery projects that meet these…
FEMA: $195 Million in Additional Federal Grants to Puerto Rico Announced
FEMA has awarded more than $195 million to Puerto Rico to cover costs related to Hurricane María. These awards bring the amount of funds obligated under FEMA’s Public Assistance program to $4.7 billion. The latest grants approved are as follows: More than $158 million to the Puerto Rico Department of Education for emergency protective measures….
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Virginia
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement Commonwealth and eligible local recovery efforts in the areas affected by tropical storm Michael from October 9 to October 16, 2018. Federal funding is available to Commonwealth, and eligible local governments, and certain…
FEMA: Federal Disaster Assistance Exceeds $656 Million Two Months after Hurricane Michael’s Landfall
Two months after Hurricane Michael raked Northwest Florida with 155 mph winds and devastating storm surge, federal disaster assistance awarded to survivors exceeds $656 million. “The Florida State Emergency Response Team provided a historic response to the strongest hurricane to impact the Panhandle in living memory, completing thousands of missions in support of local response…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Connecticut
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Connecticut to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from September 25 to September 26, 2018. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, and local governments, and…