FEMA Approves $5.9 Million for North Dakota Department of Emergency Services
FEMA Approves $5.9 Million for North Dakota Department of Emergency Services DENVER – FEMA approved $5.9 million in Public Assistance funding to North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES). The aid comes as part of President Biden’s major disaster declaration issued in response to the severe winter storms, high winds, and flooding in 2022. This $5.9 million in FEMA funding reimburses NDDES for administrative and other response and recovery costs during the 2022 severe winter storm and flooding disaster. This funding covers 100 percent of the eligible costs. FEMA has now approved more than $72.1 million in Public Assistance funds
South Dakota Disaster Recovery Update
South Dakota Disaster Recovery Update SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– In the two months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, federal agencies have approved more than $14.7 million in grants and loans to assist in recovery. To date, a total of 1,407 people in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties have applied with FEMA for assistance. FEMA has approved $8.6 million through the Individuals and Households program, consisting of $5.8 million in Housing Assistance for home repairs and rental expenses, and $2.8 million in Other Needs Assistance for repair or replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, moving
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of North Dakota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds from Oct. 5-6, 2024. 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 the wildfires and straight-line winds in McKenzie and Williams counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation