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FEMA Approves $664K to Columbiana for Stormwater Upgrades to Mitigate Flood

erendira.strittar — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:35:04 +0000

FEMA Approves $664K to Columbiana for Stormwater Upgrades to Mitigate Flood

CHICAGO — FEMA and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency recently announced the approval of $664,596 for the city of Columbiana to install new storm sewers that will help prevent flooding in several neighborhoods by directing stormwater to a local tributary of Mill Creek. The improvements will help protect homes, businesses and infrastructure in flood-prone parts of the city including East Park Avenue, Friend Street, Pittsburgh Street and Fairfield Avenue neighborhoods.

This award is the final increment of a $1.4 million total grant through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and is the third FEMA-funded project since 2022 to address flood issues throughout Columbiana by upgrading and installing new sewer systems. An additional $1.3 million was previously awarded through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and HMGP grants. The infrastructure improvements will protect homes and businesses from flood damage, enhance public safety and strengthen the community’s resilience against future storms.

“This project funding will help create safer communities by reducing disaster losses and protecting lives and property from nuisance flooding issues,” said Sima Merick, Executive Director of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. “By installing new storm sewers, the City will lessen future flood risks in several neighborhoods.”

FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program empower states, local governments, Tribal Nations and territories to develop long-term solutions and complete projects that mitigate risk, create safer communities and protect infrastructure from future severe weather events.

erendira.strittar Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:35

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Upriver Fire in Washington

tara.sherchok — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:06:48 +0000

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Upriver Fire in Washington

BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Upriver Fire burning in Spokane County, Washington.

The state of Washington’s request for a declaration under FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program was approved by FEMA Region 10 Acting Regional Administrator Vincent J. Maykovich on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 8:34 p.m. PT. He determined that the Upriver Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the first FMAG declaration in 2026 to help fight Washington wildfires. 

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the city of Spokane. The fire also threatened a school, public and private nonprofit power utilities, county parks, businesses and sensitive wildlife species.

FMAGs make funding available to pay up to 75 percent of a state’s eligible firefighting costs for fires that threaten to become major disasters. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.  

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tara.sherchok Wed, 06/17/2026 - 17:06

FEMA Announces Additional $45 Million for North Carolina

Danon.Lucas — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:44:53 +0000

FEMA Announces Additional $45 Million for North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – FEMA announced an additional $45 million approved this week for more than 40 recovery and mitigation projects to help North Carolina communities recover from Hurricane Helene and past disasters.

Notable recovery projects FEMA funded include:

$19.3 million to North Carolina Emergency Management for debris removal efforts.
$8.8 million to North Carolina Department of Transportation for debris removal, emergency protective measures and road repairs.
$1.6 million to Lake Lure to repair utilities, roads and bridges.
$1.5 million to the Town of Montreat to repair roads and bridges.
$1.5 million to Watauga County Schools for management costs.
$1.5 million to Asheville Christian Academy to repair their main soccer field.
$1.2 million to Black Mountain to repair the pedestrian bridge on Oak Park Trail.
$1.1 million to The Cathedral of All Souls for emergency protective measures.
$1.1 million to Yancey County for emergency protective measures and repairs to water control facilities.

FEMA is reimbursing North Carolina at no less than a 90% federal share for Hurricane Helene Public Assistance recovery projects, an enhanced level of support reserved for the most significant disasters.

Additionally, FEMA approved $919,000 for the state of North Carolina to acquire and demolish properties in Transylvania County that were damaged by Helene. The properties will be converted into permanent open space to help prevent, eliminate or reduce future disaster damage. FEMA is funding this mitigation project at no less than a 75% federal cost share through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

FEMA remains committed to supporting North Carolina’s recovery and resilience, working closely with state and local partners to help communities rebuild stronger for the future.

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Danon.Lucas Wed, 06/17/2026 - 11:44

FEMA Announces Additional $10.6 Million for Kentucky Recovery

nicholas.roberts — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:43:32 +0000

FEMA Announces Additional $10.6 Million for Kentucky Recovery

FEMA approved more than $10.6 million in funding to support 38 recovery projects in Kentucky communities affected by disasters.

Notable recovery projects FEMA has funded include:

$1.7 million to the Baptist Healthcare System for emergency protective measures related to COVID-19.
$1.4 million to the Laurel County fiscal court for repairs to multiple damaged roads due to May 2025 severe storms, flooding and tornadoes.
$1.3 million to the Kentucky Department of Transportation for the cost of debris removal, emergency protective measures and road damages following February 2025 severe storms and flooding.
$721,000 to Paintsville Utilities to fund restoring and repairing water and sewage line damage and pump station damage due to storms and flooding in March 2021.
$239,000 to the University of Kentucky for the cost of debris removal following December 2021 severe storms and flooding.
$ 228,000 to Pike County for road and bridge repair following February 2025 and April 2025 severe storms and flooding.
$503,000 to London Corbin Airport to fund building and equipment repair following May 2025 severe storms and tornadoes.

FEMA is reimbursing these recovery costs at no less than a 75% federal cost share through its Public Assistance program, which provides funds for state and local governments’ response and recovery work.

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nicholas.roberts Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:43

FEMA Provides Georgia Additional $10.3 Million to Fund Hurricane Helene Recovery and COVID-19

nicholas.roberts — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:34:50 +0000

FEMA Provides Georgia Additional $10.3 Million to Fund Hurricane Helene Recovery and COVID-19

FEMA approved an additional $10.3 million in funding to support disaster recovery in Georgia.

The funding comes from FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which has already provided $1.5 billion to help Georgia recover and rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The Public Assistance program provides funds for state and local government response and recovery work at no less than a 75% federal cost share.

The recently approved Hurricane Helene recovery projects include:

$6 million to Satilla Rural Electric Membership Corporation for repairs to public utilities and management costs.
$950,000 to Treutlen County for management costs.
$657,000 to Chatham County for emergency protective measures.
$645,000 to Lanier County for emergency protective measures.
$532,000 to Washington County for management costs.
$500,000 to Georgia Transmission Corporation for management costs.
$250,000 to Tattnall County for management costs.
$223,000 to Coffee County for emergency protective measures.

Georgia also recently received one grant for the COVID-19 response:

$594,000 to Floyd Healthcare Management, Inc. for management costs.

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nicholas.roberts Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:34

FEMA Announces $13 Million for Mississippi Recovery

nicholas.roberts — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:46:50 +0000

FEMA Announces $13 Million for Mississippi Recovery

ATLANTA –FEMA approved more than $13 million in funding to support nine recovery projects in Mississippi communities affected by the February 2026 severe winter storms and past disasters.

Notable recovery projects FEMA funded include:

$11.3 million to Lafayette County for debris removal efforts.
$451,254 to Marshall County for debris removal efforts.
$312,238 to New Albany Light, Gas, & Water for debris removal efforts.
$178,000 to Southwest MS Electric Power Association to fund utility poles repair or replacement.
$106,206 to Tishomingo County for emergency protective measures.

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nicholas.roberts Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:46

FEMA Announces Additional $34 Million for Tennessee Recovery

nicholas.roberts — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:03:26 +0000

FEMA Announces Additional $34 Million for Tennessee Recovery

ATLANTA –FEMA approved more than $34 million in funding to support 18 recovery projects in Tennessee communities affected by Tropical Storm Helene and other disasters.

Notable recovery projects FEMA funded include:

$22.4 million to Nashville-Davidson County for debris removal operations following the January 2026 severe winter storm.
$4.3 million to the Tennessee Department of Transportation for debris operations for communities affected by Tropical Storm Helene.
$1.7 million to the city of Forest Hills for debris removal operations following the January 2026 severe winter storm.
$1.2 million to Washington County Government for management costs related to Helene.
$920,634 to Mountain Electric Cooperative for permanent repairs to utilities damaged by Helene.
$649,550 to the city of Belle Meade for debris removal related to the January 2026 severe winter storm.
$463,015 to Nashville Electric Service for repairs to utilities damaged by the severe winter storm.
$410,288 to the Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation for the restoration of critical infrastructure after the severe winter storm.
$329,079 to Columbia Power & Water Systems for repairs to utilities damaged by the severe winter storm.

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nicholas.roberts Wed, 06/17/2026 - 15:03

FEMA Announces Additional $6 Million for South Carolina Recovery

nicholas.roberts — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:51:43 +0000

FEMA Announces Additional $6 Million for South Carolina Recovery

ATLANTA –FEMA approved more than $6 million in funding to support 11 recovery projects in South Carolina communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Debby and other disasters.

Notable recovery projects FEMA funded include:

$1.4 million to Laurens Electric Cooperative, Inc., for emergency protective measures taken following Helene.
$1.3 million to Lexington County Health Services District, Inc. for emergency protective measures taken during COVID.
$1.1 million to the Medical University Hospital Authority for emergency protective measures taken during COVID.
$1 million to the South Carolina Department of Transportation for emergency protective measures taken following Debby.
$1 million to the city of Anderson for debris removal and culvert repairs following Helene.
$360,972 to Orangeburg County following January 2025 severe storms and flooding.

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nicholas.roberts Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:51

FEMA Announces Additional $6 Million for South Carolina Recovery

nicholas.roberts — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:59:24 +0000

FEMA Announces Additional $6 Million for South Carolina Recovery

Notable recovery projects FEMA funded include:

$1.4 million to Laurens Electric Cooperative, Inc., for emergency protective measures taken following Helene.
$1.3 million to Lexington County Health Services District, Inc. for emergency protective measures taken during COVID.
$1.1 million to the Medical University Hospital Authority for emergency protective measures taken during COVID.
$1 million to the South Carolina Department of Transportation for emergency protective measures taken following Debby.
$1 million to the city of Anderson for debris removal and culvert repairs following Helene.
$360,972 to Orangeburg County following January 2025 severe storms and flooding.

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nicholas.roberts Wed, 06/17/2026 - 14:59

FEMA Announces Additional $34 Million for Tennessee Recovery

nicholas.roberts — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:56:04 +0000

FEMA Announces Additional $34 Million for Tennessee Recovery

ATLANTA –FEMA approved more than $34 million in funding to support 18 recovery projects in Tennessee communities affected by Tropical Storm Helene and other disasters.

Notable recovery projects FEMA funded include:

$22.4 million to Nashville-Davidson County for debris removal operations following the January 2026 severe winter storm.
$4.3 million to the Tennessee Department of Transportation for debris operations for communities affected by Tropical Storm Helene.
$1.7 million to the city of Forest Hills for debris removal operations following the January 2026 severe winter storm.
$1.2 million to Washington County Government for management costs related to Helene.
$920,634 to Mountain Electric Cooperative for permanent repairs to utilities damaged by Helene.
$649,550 to the city of Belle Meade for debris removal related to the January 2026 severe winter storm.
$463,015 to Nashville Electric Service for repairs to utilities damaged by the severe winter storm.
$410,288 to the Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation for the restoration of critical infrastructure after the severe winter storm.
$329,079 to Columbia Power & Water Systems for repairs to utilities damaged by the severe winter storm.

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nicholas.roberts Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:56