NM Fires, Flood Recovery Over $34 Million in Federal Assistance
NM Fires, Flood Recovery Over $34 Million in Federal Assistance ROSWELL, New Mexico –More than seven months have passed since former President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in New Mexico. Under the declaration, he ordered federal financial assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the South Fork and Salt Fires that began on June 17, 2024, and the subsequent flooding. The Presidential action made federal funding available to affected individuals, families and businesses in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba, San Juan counties and the Mescalero Apache Reservation. More than 1,400 structures, including at least
FEMA Awards Over $1.1 Million to New Hampshire for Laconia Flood Control Project
FEMA Awards Over $1.1 Million to New Hampshire for Laconia Flood Control Project The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.1 million to the State of New Hampshire to reimburse the City of Laconia for part of the cost of replacing an undersized culvert with a larger bridge to help avoid future flood damage. The $1,135,411 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) grant will fund the replacement of a culvert on Hillard Road in Laconia with a 21-foot clear span bridge to reduce the frequency and severity of flooding, and decrease overtopping of the roadway during large storm events.
Biden-Harris Administration, NOAA invest $15 million to help protect Western U.S. communities from wildfire
The Department of Commerce and NOAA announced today that approximately $15 million has been provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to construct and deploy a new suite of fire weather observing systems in high-risk locations in the Western United States to support wildfire prediction, detection and monitoring. The investments support four distinct but related components of a regional fire weather observing system that relies on different technologies and approaches with the goal of improving wildfire prediction, detection and monitoring from the regional to local scales. “Catastrophic wildfires threaten the lives and livelihoods of many communities across the country, which is
FEMA Invests $19.4 Million in Sewer Line Extension to Support Group Housing Site and Neighboring Community
FEMA Invests $19.4 Million in Sewer Line Extension to Support Group Housing Site and Neighboring Community YouTube Video Here: Kilohana Sewer Project: Upgrading Infrastructure for a Stronger Community LAHAINA, MAUI – A sewer line being built for FEMA’s Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site will have long-term benefits for Lahaina. To provide Kilohana with access to the County of Maui’s sewer system, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its partners had to work to extend the existing sewage system to the site. The extension runs through the neighboring community of Wahikuli that is currently using cesspools. Once complete, the Kealamoka Fleming
FEMA Awards Over $122 Million to the Forensic Psychiatry Hospital in Ponce
FEMA Awards Over $122 Million to the Forensic Psychiatry Hospital in Ponce Guaynabo, PUERTO RICO — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) obligated over $122 million to the Mental Health and Addiction Services Administration (ASSMCA, in Spanish) to repair the Forensic Psychiatry Hospital in Ponce, a mental health center that provides medical-legal evaluation to people with mental disorders who have been intervened by the Puerto Rico criminal justice system. “This hospital is vital in the evaluation of people with mental health conditions, and it is essential that it operates in optimal conditions to provide adequate care. With this funding allocation, FEMA
FEMA Awards Nearly $10.5 Million for the Central Specialized School of Visual Arts
FEMA Awards Nearly $10.5 Million for the Central Specialized School of Visual Arts Guaynabo, PUERTO RICO — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated nearly $10.5 million to restore the Central Specialized School of Visual Arts, a century-old institution included in Puerto Rico's National Register of Historic Places. “La Central”, as it is colloquially known, belongs to a select group of specialized schools of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, created to develop specific skills in the fine arts, sports and academic programs. “This FEMA award is crucial to restore an institution that is part of our historical heritage, vital
Disaster Assistance for West Virginia Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene Tops $1 Million
Disaster Assistance for West Virginia Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene Tops $1 Million CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than $1 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for homeowners and renters in Mercer County, W.Va., following the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. “Reaching this milestone is a real testament to the work of Mercer County’s emergency management and community organizations in partnership with West Virginia Emergency Management Division,” FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Georgeta Dragoiu said. “FEMA is proud to be working closely with our partners in getting assistance to the people who need it most. And it’s not too late –
Tennessee Helene Recovery Advances with $24.4 Million in Federal Funding
Tennessee Helene Recovery Advances with $24.4 Million in Federal Funding Eastern Tennessee families and communities are working hard cleaning up, making repairs and putting their lives in order as they continue to recover after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA has approved more than $24.4 million in federal assistance to help storm survivors recover. Getting residents back into their homes is FEMA’s top priority. Whether a good cleanup is needed or major repairs are required, FEMA programs are in place to assist with funding. When a home is damaged so badly it cannot be lived in, FEMA provides rental assistance or direct housing
FEMA Approves More Than $8 Million for Tennessee Mitigation Efforts
FEMA Approves More Than $8 Million for Tennessee Mitigation Efforts The state of Tennessee and FEMA have approved $8 million to protect people and businesses in Cookeville, Memphis and Milan from flooding and earthquakes. “Tennessee works to help our communities and citizens have resources before disaster strikes to increase protection,” said Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick C. Sheehan. “This funding gives our communities the ability to emplace projects that protect lives and property of Tennesseans.” The funding comes from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which encourages states and local governments to help communities develop projects that prevent, eliminate or
FEMA Awards Over $1.8 Million to Burlington Electric Department
FEMA Awards Over $1.8 Million to Burlington Electric Department The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.8 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse the Burlington Electric Department for recovery work for damage caused by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place July 2023. The $1,854,636 award represents 90 percent of the estimated total cost of repair projects, with the company responsible for the remaining 10 percent. Burlington Electric Department’s acceptance of the funding is subject to review and approval by the Burlington City Council. Of the total award, a grant of $1,668,461 is for permanent repair