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Preliminary Flood Maps for Collin County, Texas, Ready for Public View

toan.nguyen — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:10:49 +0000

Preliminary Flood Maps for Collin County, Texas, Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of the cities of Allen, Lowry Crossing, Lucas, McKinney and Princeton, the towns of Fairview and New Hope and the unincorporated areas of Collin County, Texas.

Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps.

For this Physical Map Revision, the FIRMs for Atascosa County serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). SFHAs are areas at high risk for flooding. Community leaders and residents can use these maps to make informed decisions about building standards, development and flood insurance that will make the community more resilient and lessen the impacts of a flood event.

FEMA stresses that flooding can and does happen outside of the most vulnerable areas.

Review the preliminary flood maps by visiting the local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can help identify community FPAs. Specialists are available by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed online:

The Flood Map Changes Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal

For more information about the flood maps:

Use a live chat service about flood maps at floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html (just click on the “Live Chat Open” icon).
Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting floodsmart.gov.

toan.nguyen Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:10

FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of West Virginia

melissa.wiehenstroer — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:14:06 +0000

FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of West Virginia

PHILADELPHIA – The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Beaver Valley Power Station. The exercise will occur during the week of June 8, 2026, to assess and improve the ability of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of West Virginia to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility. The exercise will include an evaluation of the updated Alert and Notification System (ANS).

“These drills are held every other year to evaluate government’s ability to protect public health and safety,” said Andre C. McCoy, Regional Administrator for FEMA Region 3. “We will assess state and local government emergency response capabilities within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of West Virginia.”

Within 90 days, FEMA will send its evaluation to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for use in licensing decisions. The final report will be available to the public approximately 120 days after the exercise.

FEMA will present preliminary findings of the exercise, including the ANS demonstration, during a public meeting at 5:30 pm on June 12, 2026. Planned speakers include representatives from FEMA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The meeting will take place in-person at:

Shippingport Community Building

163 PA-3016

Shippingport, PA 15077

At the public meeting, FEMA may request that questions or comments be submitted in writing for review and response. Written comments may also be submitted after the meeting by emailing FEMAR3NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov or by mail to:

Andre C. McCoy, Regional Administrator

FEMA Region 3
615 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106

FEMA created the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program to (1) ensure the health and safety of citizens living around commercial nuclear power plants would be adequately protected in the event of a nuclear power plant accident and (2) inform and educate the public about radiological emergency preparedness.

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program responsibilities cover only “offsite” activities, that is, state and local government emergency planning and preparedness activities that take place beyond the nuclear power plant boundaries. Onsite activities continue to be the responsibility of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Additional information on FEMA’s Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program is available online at FEMA.gov/Radiological-Emergency-Preparedness-Program.

If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Region 3 Office of External Affairs at femar3newsdesk@fema.dhs.gov.

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melissa.wiehenstroer Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:14

New Dates and Locations Added for FEMA and SBA In-Person Support

eileen.chao — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:37:35 +0000

New Dates and Locations Added for FEMA and SBA In-Person Support

HONOLULU – Survivors of the March 10–24, 2026 Kona Low flooding in the City and County of Honolulu, as well as Hawaiʻi and Maui counties can receive in-person assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) at Local Recovery Centers operated by state, local and nonprofit partners.

FEMA specialists will be able to help eligible homeowners and renters:

Apply for FEMA assistance,
Update existing applications (including after insurance settlements), and
Understand decision letters, documentation requests, inspections, and appeals.

SBA staff will provide information on how homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits can apply for low-interest disaster loans to help repair and replace disaster-damaged real estate and/or personal property.

Applicants may call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or to apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster.

Residents do not need an appointment. They are encouraged to bring a photo ID, the address of their damaged primary residence, insurance information, and any documents related to disaster damage and repairs.

Additional pop-up locations and any schedule changes will be updated regularly at Ready.Hawaii.gov and through official state and county emergency management channels.

Impacted residents do not need to visit a recovery center to apply for assistance or check the status of their claim. The fastest way to apply or update an application is by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.

When calling; if you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, you can give FEMA the number for that service. Helpline operators are available seven days a week, 24 hours per day, and they speak many languages. For language services press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages.

The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 14, 2026.

Local Recovery Center locations include:

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU

Waialua Courthouse
66-207 Kamehameha Highway, Haleʻiwa, HI 96712

Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays

Hauʻula Civic Center
54-010 Kukuna Rd., Hauʻula, HI 96717

Mondays: 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive Center – Dining Room
86-260 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI 96792

Tuesdays: 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. (Closed May 28, 2026)

Key Project
47-200 Waiheʻe Road, Kāneʻohe, HI 96744

Wednesdays: 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Paradise Chapel of the Assemblies of God
87-125 Maipalaoa Rd, Waiʻanae, HI 96792

Thursday, May 28, 2026, (Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi Waiʻanae Housing Fair): 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Courtyard by Marriott – Lāʻie
55-400 Kamehameha Hwy., Lāʻie, HI 96762

Fridays: 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

MAUI COUNTY

South Maui Community Park Gymnasium
1501 Līloa Dr., Kīhei, HI 96753

Monday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Closing: June 12, 2026

Molokaʻi State Offices
55 Makaena Place, Kaunakakai, HI 96748

Tuesday–Thursday only
- Tuesday: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Open May 26–June 4, 2026

Lanikeha Community Center – Digital Laboratory (Hoʻolehua, Molokaʻi)
2200 Farrington Ave., Hoʻolehua, HI 96729

Tuesday–Thursday, June 9–11, 2026: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Molokaʻi Yacht Club – Hoʻolauleʻa
Hio Place, Kaunakakai Wharf, Kaunakakai, HI 96748

Saturday, June 13, 2026: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

HAWAIʻI COUNTY

West Hawaiʻi – Kealakekua Public Library
81-6619 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kealakekua, HI 96750

May 4–June 12, 2026
Mondays & Tuesdays:
- 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays:
- 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thursdays (closed June 11 for state holiday):
- 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fridays: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

East Hawaiʻi – Kaʻū–Nāʻālehu Public Library
95-5669 Māmalahoa Hwy, Nāʻālehu, HI 96772

May 26–June 12, 2026
Mondays:
- 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays:
- 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays:
- 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Thursdays (closed June 11 for state holiday):
- 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Fridays: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Locations and times are subject to change. For more information about assistance programs and updated locations, visit Ready.Hawaii.Gov.

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For preparedness information, follow the Ready Campaign on X at @Readygov, on Instagram @Readygov or on the Ready Facebook page.

eileen.chao Thu, 05/28/2026 - 17:37

FEMA Updates Flood Maps along the Big Wood River in Blaine County, Idaho

tara.sherchok — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:46:12 +0000

FEMA Updates Flood Maps along the Big Wood River in Blaine County, Idaho

BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for Blaine County and the Cities of Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum, and Sun Valley. The maps identify revised flood hazards along the Big Wood River and associated tributaries. The updated maps help building officials, contractors, and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more disaster resilient communities.

Before the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) become effective, there is a 90-day appeal period from May 27, 2026 to August 25, 2026. During that time, residents or businesses with supporting technical and scientific information, such as detailed hydraulic or hydrologic data, can appeal the flood risk information on the preliminary maps, which can be viewed at hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/.

Flood hazards change over time due to shifts in weather patterns, erosion, and community development. Officials from FEMA, United States Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Idaho, Blaine County, and the Cities of Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum, and Sun Valley worked together to provide updated information that accurately reflects the flood risk.

The mapping project is part of a national effort led by FEMA to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce the effects of flooding on new and improved structures. FEMA encourages residents to review the preliminary flood maps to learn about local flood risks, potential future flood insurance requirements, and identify any concerns or questions.

Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the U.S., with 98% of counties experiencing a flood event.

For more information, contact the FEMA Region 10 Regional Service Center at RSC10@starr-team.com.

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tara.sherchok Wed, 05/27/2026 - 16:46

Disaster Assistance Center Will Open in Whatcom County

erin.roney — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:50:11 +0000

Disaster Assistance Center Will Open in Whatcom County

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – A Disaster Assistance Center will open Thursday, May 28, in Whatcom County to help Washington residents affected by the December storms and flooding. Specialists will assist survivors with FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration applications and other disaster assistance.

Center location:

Ferndale Pavilion Community Center
2007 Cherry St.
Ferndale, WA 98248
Schedule: Thursday, May 28-Friday, May 29, noon to 7 p.m. & Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3-Friday, June 5, noon to 7 p.m.

The center can help people with FEMA applications and SBA loans and address questions about federal/state assistance. The center will be accessible to those with limited mobility and will have capability to interact with those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

FEMA assistance can help pay for temporary housing, displacement, home repair costs, personal property loss and other disaster-caused expenses. Even if someone has applied with the state, they must also apply with FEMA to receive federal assistance.

Apply for FEMA assistance:

Online at disasterassistance.gov
Phone: 800-621-3362
Download and use the FEMA app
Visit a Disaster Assistance Center

Deadline is June 10, 2026.

Those in the following areas who experienced disaster-related damage may be eligible for assistance from FEMA: Chelan, Grays Harbor, King, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, and Whatcom counties - including the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Lummi Nation, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Nooksack Indian Tribe, Puyallup Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation, Samish Indian Nation, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, Squaxin Island Tribe, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Tulalip Tribes, and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe.

Anyone using video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube.

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erin.roney Wed, 05/27/2026 - 19:50

Preliminary Flood Maps for Hardeman County, Texas, Ready for Public View

toan.nguyen — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:44:46 +0000

Preliminary Flood Maps for Hardeman County, Texas, Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) were released May 22 for review by residents and business owners in portions of the cities of Chillicothe and Quannah and the unincorporated areas of Hardeman County, Texas.

This is Hardeman County’s first complete set of digital FIRMs. These maps serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). SFHAs are areas at high risk for flooding. Communities and residents can use the information to make informed decisions about building, development, and flood insurance.

FEMA stresses that flooding can and does happen outside of the most vulnerable areas.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed online:

The Flood Map Changes Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal
The Base Level Engineering-to-FIRM Viewer at https://webapps.usgs.gov/fema/ble_firm

For more information about the flood maps:

Use a live chat service about flood maps at floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html (just click on the “Live Chat Open” icon).
Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

toan.nguyen Wed, 05/27/2026 - 18:44

FEMA Approves More Than $28 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in Mid-Atlantic States

melissa.wiehenstroer — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:13:52 +0000

FEMA Approves More Than $28 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in Mid-Atlantic States

PHILADELPHIA — Today, FEMA announced the approval of more than $28 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and protect infrastructure from future events. With this funding, President Donald J. Trump is keeping his promise to reform federal disaster support and ensure that taxpayer money is spent only on projects that deliver safety and security to the American people.
The funding approved today includes $27.5 million under FEMA’s Public Assistance program awarded across five states and the District of Columbia.
FEMA disburses this money to states because state and local leaders are best positioned to know how these funds will be most effectively spent. The funded projects include repairs to critical infrastructure, restoration of public buildings, road repairs and reimbursement for costs incurred to ensure public health and safety after a disaster.
Examples of projects reimbursed through Public Assistance funding approved today include:

$818,427 to the City of Baltimore and $556,290 to the D.C. Office of Contracts & Procurement for their efforts in 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19
$645,160 to West Virginia Division of Highways for road repair from the storms and flooding in June 2025
$230,000 to Delaware Emergency Management Agency for state management costs related to Hurricane Ida in 2021
$196,193 to Tioga County, Pa., to repair damages resulting from Tropical Storm Debby in 2024

In addition, FEMA is awarding $900,000 to the City of Williamsburg, Va., to retrofit the Waller Mill Dam and help prevent, eliminate or reduce future disaster-related damage. This money is being distributed through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Through this program, state, local or territory governments and Tribal Nations take proactive mitigation measures such as acquiring hazard-prone homes and businesses, adopting and enforcing building codes and standards, protecting against floods through elevations and drainage improvement projects, building safe rooms and upgrading utilities and infrastructure.
FEMA coordinates directly with the state on all hazard mitigation projects. This aligns with FEMA’s principles of ensuring that disaster recovery and mitigation is state-led and federally supported.
These projects are the latest examples of billions of dollars in disaster recovery provided by FEMA to support state and local communities as they work to rebuild from recent natural disasters.
FEMA continues its renewed commitment to help communities recover from disasters like hurricanes, severe storms, tornadoes and wildfires while making them more resilient from future disasters.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters.
Follow FEMA online, on X @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol, on FEMA's Facebook page or Espanol page, on Truth Social and FEMA's YouTube account.
For preparedness information, follow the Ready Campaign on X at @Ready.gov, on Instagram @Ready.gov or on the Ready Facebook page

melissa.wiehenstroer Wed, 05/27/2026 - 21:13

FEMA Approves More Than $60 Million in Funding to Help Southeast Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters

brian.glaviano — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:07:31 +0000

FEMA Approves More Than $60 Million in Funding to Help Southeast Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters

ATLANTA — Today, FEMA announced the recent approval of more than $60 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and protect infrastructure from future events. With this funding, President Donald J. Trump is keeping his promise to reform federal disaster support and ensure that taxpayer money is spent only on projects that deliver safety and security to the American people.

The recent funding includes nearly $52 million under FEMA’s Public Assistance program awarded across 7 southeastern states.

FEMA disburses this money to states and local communities because they are best positioned to know how these funds will be most effectively spent. The funded projects include repairs to critical infrastructure, restoration of public buildings, road repairs and reimbursement for costs incurred to ensure public health and safety after a disaster.

Examples of projects reimbursed through Public Assistance funding include:

More than $979,000 to Leon County, FL to fund debris removal operations resulting from Hurricane Helene.
More than $948,000 to the City of New Albany, MS, to fund debris removal operations resulting from the severe winter storm in January 2026.
More than $938,000 to the University of Tennessee Medical Center to reimburse emergency measures to prevent the spread of COVID.
More than $937,000 to Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital Nonprofit Corporation to reimburse emergency measures to prevent the spread of COVID.

In addition, FEMA is awarding nearly $9 million for projects in three southeastern states including Florida, Georgia and Tennessee that will prevent, eliminate or reduce future disaster-related damage. This money is being distributed through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Through this program, state, local and territory governments as well as Tribal Nations take proactive mitigation measures such as acquiring hazard-prone homes and businesses, adopting and enforcing building codes and standards, protecting against floods through elevations and drainage improvement projects, building safe rooms and upgrading utilities and infrastructure.

Examples of projects reimbursed through Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding include:

Nearly $969,000 to the state of Georgia to purchase generators and emergency power statewide following Hurricane Idalia.
Nearly $709,000 to the state of Georgia for developing a stormwater mitigation plan in the City of Statesboro.
More than $690,000 to the Florida Division of Emergency Management to fund property acquisitions, elevations, mitigation reconstruction, and floodproofing in the City of Oldsmar.

FEMA coordinates directly with the state on all hazard mitigation projects. This aligns with FEMA’s principles of ensuring that disaster recovery and mitigation is state-led and federally supported.

These projects are the latest examples of billions of dollars in disaster recovery provided by FEMA to support state and local communities as they work to rebuild from recent natural disasters.

FEMA continues its renewed commitment to help communities recover from disasters like hurricanes, severe storms, tornadoes and wildfires while making them more resilient from future disasters.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters. Follow FEMA online, on X @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol, on FEMA's Facebook page or Espanol page, on Truth Social and FEMA's YouTube account. For preparedness information, follow the Ready Campaign on X at @Ready.gov, on Instagram @Ready.gov or on the Ready Facebook page.

brian.glaviano Wed, 05/27/2026 - 16:07

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Close Permanently June 4

tara.sherchok — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:28:37 +0000

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Close Permanently June 4

ANCHORAGE, Alaska –FEMA’s in-person support at the Small Business Administration’s Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Bethel will conclude tomorrow, May 27 at 4:30 p.m. FEMA support will continue at the Anchorage location until the centers close permanently on June 4. Survivors can still seek help through FEMA’s Alaska Call Center at 1-866-342-1699. Operating hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A Yup’ik interpreter is available Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Anchorage DLOC – Nordic Calista Building
375 West 36^th Avenue, Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99503
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bethel DLOC – Bethel City Hall – Meeting Room.
300 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy.
Bethel, AK 99559
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information about the Small Business Administration, call 1-800-659-2955 or go online at sba.gov/disaster. SBA offers long-term, low interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofit organizations, and businesses of all sizes. SBA disaster loans have very favorable terms with fixed interest rates and automatic 12-month payment deferment with 0% interest for the first 12 months.

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FEMA is committed to ensuring disaster assistance is accomplished impartially, without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Any disaster survivor or member of the public may contact the FEMA Civil Rights Office if they feel that they have a complaint of discrimination. FEMA’s Civil Rights Office can be contacted at FEMA-OCR-ECRD@fema.dhs.gov or toll-free at 833-285-7448.

Follow FEMA Region 10 on X and LinkedIn for the latest updates and visit FEMA.gov for more information. FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters.

tara.sherchok Tue, 05/26/2026 - 17:28

FEMA Approves More Than $15.3 Million to Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin Communities to Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Resilience Against Future Disasters

kimberly.keblish — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:07:48 +0000

FEMA Approves More Than $15.3 Million to Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin Communities to Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Resilience Against Future Disasters

CHICAGO — FEMA recently announced the approval of more than $15.3 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and protect infrastructure from future events. With this funding, President Donald J. Trump is keeping his promise to reform federal disaster support and ensure that taxpayer money is spent only on projects that deliver safety and security to the American people.

The funding recently approved includes more than $12.6 million under FEMA’s Public Assistance program awarded across Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.

FEMA disburses this money to states and local communities because they are best positioned to know how these funds will be most effectively spent.

Examples of projects reimbursed through Public Assistance funding include:

More than $6.7 million to reimburse Ohio healthcare facilities across the state for emergency actions and staffing to lessen COVID-19 impacts to lives, public health and safety. This funding is in addition to $372 million recently approved for COVID-19 recovery in Ohio.
Nearly $2.3 million to reimburse Michigan healthcare facilities, a regional water authority and a public school district for grant management and emergency measures taken to lessen the threat and spread of COVID-19. These grants are on top of $147 million recently obligated for COVID-19 recovery in the state.
More than $2.2 million to reimburse Indiana state and local government and healthcare facilities for costs associated with pandemic-related emergency protective measures taken and grant management costs. These reimbursements are in addition to the more than $83 million recently announced for COVID-19 recovery in the state.
More than $1.3 million to reimburse Wisconsin healthcare facilities for grant management and actions taken to reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19. These funds are in addition to $41 million recently approved for pandemic recovery in Wisconsin.

In addition, FEMA is awarding more than $2.4 million for projects in Michigan and Indiana that will prevent, eliminate or reduce future disaster-related damage. This money is being distributed through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Through this program, state, local and territory governments as well as Tribal Nations take proactive mitigation measures such as acquiring hazard-prone homes and businesses, adopting and enforcing building codes and standards, protecting against floods through elevations and drainage improvement projects, building safe rooms and upgrading utilities and infrastructure.

Examples of projects recently reimbursed through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program include:

More than $706,000 to Michigan for the installation of eight lift station generators in New Baltimore that will strengthen the city’s sanitation infrastructure and reduce the risk of sanitary sewer backups to homes and businesses.
Nearly $166,000 to Indiana for the construction and installation of 33 safe rooms in Sullivan County residences that will protect families from tornadoes and other extreme wind events.

These projects are the latest examples of billions of dollars in disaster recovery provided by FEMA to support state and local communities as they work to rebuild from recent natural disasters. FEMA continues its renewed commitment to help communities recover from disasters like severe storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires while making them more resilient from future disasters.

kimberly.keblish Tue, 05/26/2026 - 21:07