President Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem continue delivering on their promise to provide disaster relief to Americans throughout the Southeast as they recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton that caused billions in damages last year.
Press Releases
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Lower Sugarloaf Fire burning in Chelan County, Washington.
AUSTIN, Texas – The federal disaster application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, for homeowners, renters and businesses with property damage and losses from the July flooding in Central Texas. But help is still available from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
CHICAGO - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in St. Joseph County, Michigan. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment period.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Hawaii in combating the Holomua Fire burning in Maui County.
FEMA continues to support the state of Florida by approving more than $37.1 million in federal disaster recovery funds so far in September, bringing the total approved since Jan. 20 to more than $835 million.
The state is leading recovery efforts from multiple federally declared disasters, most recently Hurricane Milton.
Since Jan. 20, FEMA has approved nearly 3,200 state and local recovery projects through the state-managed Public Assistance program. This funding helps cover expenses such as road and bridge repairs, critical infrastructure restoration, debris removal and other emergency actions taken to protect life and property following major disasters.
FEMA announced nearly $48 million in additional funding for 46 North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene and other disaster recovery projects.
DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the cities of Bruceville-Eddy, Golinda, Lott, Marlin and Rosebud and the unincorporated areas of Falls County, Texas.
You can still receive face-to-face FEMA assistance through September 25 at both Disaster Recovery Centers in the City of St. Louis.
AUSTIN, Texas – Time is running out to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage or losses from the July 2—18 storms and flooding in Central Texas.