PRESIDENT JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR. APPROVES MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION
FOR MAINE
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230907/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-maine]


Release Date: 
September 7, 2023 

WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has
been made available to the state of Maine to supplement recovery
efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on June
26, 2023.

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 work and the
repair or replacement of facilities damaged by a severe storm and
flooding in Oxford County.  

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard
mitigation measures statewide.

William F. Roy has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for
federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional
designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state.