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FEMA Approves Additional $237 Million to Help Rebuild Communities Affected by Disasters Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced more than $237 million to reimburse states, local governments, Tribal Nations and territories for expenses related to previous natural disasters.  "We are laser focused on removing unnecessary roadblocks to ensure these federal dollars are able to reach affected communities so they can rebuild,” said Robert J. Fenton, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the FEMA Administrator. “We are working closely with our counterparts on the ground to make sure they have the technical assistance and guidance they need to get their projects approved and move their recovery forward.”  The funds will be distributed through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program to support 61 projects across the country. This money is disbursed to states and local communities who are best […]

FEMA Approves More Than $5.4 Billion 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 to approve projects, we remain focused on rigorous review to ensure taxpayer dollars are used appropriately and reimbursements are awarded in a fiscally responsible manner. FEMA’s recovery of $8 billion in excess funds last fiscal year set a new standard for fiscal responsibility and allowed us to re-channel resources to high-priority operations.” The funds will be distributed through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program to support 458 projects across the country. […]

Missouri Recovery Funding KANSAS CITY – Missouri received five Presidential Disaster Declarations in 2025, more than any other state, all within a three-month span from May to July. This includes an EF3 tornado that struck St. Louis City and County on May 16, 2025. One year later, recovery progress continues with more than $185 million in total FEMA support, $147 million of that going to St. Louis City and County, to assist with their recovery. FEMA/SEMA Individual AssistanceThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than $65 million to homeowners and renters impacted by the three 2025 Disaster Declarations in which Individual Assistance was included. These funds went to assist with losses not covered by insurance. Of that, more than $56 million has gone to homeowners and renters affected by the May 16 tornado in St. Louis City and County. The State of Missouri is contributing $6 million toward this program in St. Louis.Nearly 11,000 households […]

Disaster Assistance Center Opens May 14 in Packwood CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – A Disaster Assistance Center will be open May 14-16 in Packwood to help Washington residents affected by the December storms and flooding. Center location:LEWIS COUNTYPackwood Community Hall12935 U.S. Highway 12Packwood, WA 98361 Schedule: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 14-16Specialists at the center can help people with FEMA applications and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and can address questions about federal and state assistance. They are accessible to those with limited mobility and have capability to interact with those who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who speak a language other than English.FEMA assistance can help pay for temporary housing, displacement, home repair costs, personal property loss and other disaster-caused expenses. Those who have applied with the state must also apply with FEMA to be considered for federal assistance. Deadline is June […]

Two Disaster Assistance Centers Will Open in Pierce County CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Disaster Assistance Centers will open in Pierce County to help Washington residents affected by the December storms and flooding. Specialists will assist survivors with FEMA applications and other disaster assistance.Center locations:Dan and Bill’s RV Park15612 116th Street EPuyallup, WA  98374Schedule: May 15, 3-7 p.m.Sumner Pierce County Library (parking lot)1116 Fryar Ave.Sumner, WA 98390Schedule: May 19-21, 3-6:30 p.m. The centers can help people with FEMA applications and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and can address questions about federal and state assistance. They are accessible to those with limited mobility and have capability to interact with those who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who speak a language other than English.FEMA assistance can help pay for temporary housing, displacement, home repair costs, personal property loss and other […]

Second Disaster Assistance Center Opening in Whatcom County CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – A new weekly Disaster Assistance Center opens May 12 in Whatcom County to help Washington residents affected by the December storms and flooding. Specialists will assist survivors with FEMA applications and other disaster assistance.Center location:A Watered Garden Family Learning Center700 Strandell St.Everson, WA 98247Schedule: Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m., through June 9 except closed on May 19Another Disaster Assistance Center is also open in Sumas:Sumas Advent Christian Church125 Front St.Sumas, WA  98295Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., through June 10.The centers can help people with FEMA applications and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and can address questions about federal and state assistance. They are accessible to those with limited mobility and will have capability to interact with those who are deaf or hard of hearing.FEMA […]

One Month Remains to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Washington CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Washington residents who sustained loss from the December storms and flooding have one month remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is June 10, 2026.Apply for FEMA assistance: Online at disasterassistance.govPhone: 800-621-3362Download and use the FEMA appVisit a Disaster Assistance CenterTo date, federal funding for assistance to households, low-interest disaster loans and flood insurance includes:$5 million in FEMA grants to 605 households $12 million in U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans$47 million in National Flood Insurance Program paymentsSpecialists are in Disaster Assistance Centers and at public events in impacted areas helping people with FEMA applications and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.FEMA assistance can help pay for temporary housing, displacement, home repair costs, personal property loss and other disaster-caused […]

FEMA Approves Additional $59 Million for More Than 150 Property Buyouts in North Carolina ATLANTA —FEMA announced $59 million in funding to North Carolina to eliminate flood risks at severely damaged properties following Hurricane Helene.The state will use this funding to buy more than 150 damaged properties, bringing needed relief to homeowners. The land will be converted to green space and deed restricted, eliminating future flood risk. Here are some key acquisition projects recently approved across Western North Carolina: $51.7 million for 142 damaged properties in Buncombe County.$2.4 million for 11 damaged properties in Haywood County. $2.4 million for nine damaged properties in Mitchell County. These awards are from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which empowers states, local governments, tribal nations and territories to complete activities and projects that prevent, eliminate, or reduce disaster-related damage. FEMA will provide the funding to […]

FEMA Approves an Additional $59 Million for More Than 150 Property Buyouts in North Carolina, Opening New Path Forward for Recovering Families Under Secretary Mullin’s Leadership, as Promised, FEMA is Clearing the Backlog of Funding Requests and Delivering Relief to SurvivorsWASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA continues its renewed commitment to those affected by Hurricane Helene, awarding more than $59 million to eliminate flood risks for severely damaged properties in North Carolina. The state will use this funding, administered through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, to buy more than 150 damaged properties in Buncombe, Haywood, Mitchell and Madison counties, bringing needed relief to the homeowners. These awards deliver on a promise made by Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin last month during his visit to Western North Carolina.“This funding is a lifeline for families impacted by Hurricane Helene,” said FEMA Associate Administrator of […]

Disaster Assistance Center Opens May 11 in Leavenworth CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – A Disaster Assistance Center will open May 11 in Leavenworth to help Washington residents affected by the December storms and flooding.  Center location: CHELAN COUNTY Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce 940 U.S. Highway 2 Leavenworth, WA 98826  Schedule: 12:30-6 p.m. Monday-Friday until May 22 Specialists at the center can help people with FEMA applications and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and can address questions about federal and state assistance. The facility is accessible to those with limited mobility and has the capability to interact with those who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who speak a language other than English. FEMA assistance can help pay for temporary housing, displacement, home repair costs, personal property loss and other disaster-caused expenses. Individuals who have applied with the state must also apply with FEMA to be considered for […]