FEMA Awards Over $3.9 Million to Hardwick for July 2023 Storm Repair
FEMA Awards Over $3.9 Million to Hardwick for July 2023 Storm Repair The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $3.9 million in Public Assistance funding to the State of Vermont to reimburse the town of Hardwick to repair infrastructure and other damages caused by the July 2023 storms and flooding. That represents 90 percent of $4.4 million for the total cost of town projects. The state and local government are responsible for the remaining 10 percent. Included in that funding is a grant of $2,661,300 to cover the cost of permanent repairs to the Main Street retaining wall. Another
FEMA Disaster Assistance Tops $12 Million in First 30 Days
FEMA Disaster Assistance Tops $12 Million in First 30 Days Just 30 days after President Joe Biden declared a Severe Storm and Flooding disaster in Chaves County, more than $12 million in FEMA disaster assistance has been approved, going directly into the pockets of hundreds of eligible New Mexicans. To date, over 2,200 residents have applied to FEMA for federal financial assistance. Record rainfall and flooding hit the towns of Hagerman, Hope, Midway and Roswell on Oct. 19-20, damaging nearly 1,000 homes and about 100 businesses in Roswell alone. Two people lost their lives in the severe storm, and hundreds
Louisville Receives $1.7 million in FEMA Funding for Generators
Louisville Receives $1.7 million in FEMA Funding for Generators DENVER – FEMA has approved $1.7 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding to the city of Louisville to upgrade and replace three existing generators. The aid comes as part of President Biden’s major disaster declaration issued in response to Colorado’s Marshall Fire in 2021. The $1,765,654.13 million FEMA grant allowed for the replacement and upgrade of three existing generators at the water treatment plant, recreation center, and the police station and courthouse facilities in the city of Louisville. The upgraded generators will make the city more resilient by maintaining
FEMA Assistance to Tennesseans Tops $20 Million
FEMA Assistance to Tennesseans Tops $20 Million More than $20 million is now in the hands of Tennesseans recovering from Tropical Storm Helene in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi or Washington counties, FEMA grants are an important tool to help you begin the recovery process. Disaster grants do not have to be paid back. They help you pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs, essential personal property replacement and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by your insurance or other sources. To date: Over $10 million in financial Housing Assistance to more than 6,150 households has been delivered to
FEMA Provides $1.6 Million to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
FEMA Provides $1.6 Million to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that $1,602,360 in federal funding has been made available to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for critical medical services provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant funding is part of the recovery efforts for the federal disaster declaration of March 26, 2020. This funding will reimburse the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for emergency response and protective measures taken during the pandemic, including costs for
FEMA Provides More than $3.6 Million to Loyola University Medical Center
FEMA Provides More than $3.6 Million to Loyola University Medical Center CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that $3,629,528 has been made available in federal disaster aid to Loyola University Medical Center for emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant funding is part of the recovery efforts in response to the federal disaster declaration of March 26, 2020. In response to COVID-19, Loyola University Medical Center altered existing facilities to allow for proper distancing, purchased personal protective equipment, established screening areas, created COVID-19 testing locations and
FEMA Provides More Than $8.6 Million to Cleveland Clinic Foundation
FEMA Provides More Than $8.6 Million to Cleveland Clinic Foundation CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency announced today that $8,602,811 has been made available in federal disaster aid for critical emergency medical care in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This grant funding is part of the recovery efforts for the federal disaster declaration of March 31, 2020. Cleveland Clinic Foundation added 1,000 beds for the treatment of COVID-19 patients at an alternate care facility and purchased necessary emergency supplies and equipment to eliminate the immediate threat to
FEMA Provides $8.1 Million to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
FEMA Provides $8.1 Million to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that $8,119,618 in federal funding has been made available to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency for costs related to the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic under the federal disaster declaration of March 26, 2020. This funding was part of two FEMA grants; the first grant totaling $5,134,962 will reimburse IEMA for costs to provide medical care and support to correctional facilities. The second grant totaling $2,984,656 will reimburse IEMA for costs to provide non-congregate
Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $6 Million
Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $6 Million Two weeks after President Joseph R. Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Connecticut following the August 18-19, 2024 severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides, more than $6 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support disaster recovery. Homeowners and renters whose homes and property were damaged by the storm, and who still need to apply for federal assistance, have until November 19, 2024, to do so. As of October 8, Connecticut’s recovery assistance includes: More than $5 million in
FEMA Awards $4.9 Million to Help Local Firefighters and First Responders Obtain Critical Resources
FEMA Awards $4.9 Million to Help Local Firefighters and First Responders Obtain Critical Resources BOTHELL, Wash. – FEMA has awarded $4.9 Million to communities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to enhance the safety of the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. Awards went to communities across the region to address a variety of different needs including: City of Ketchikan, Alaska – 18 portable radios to enhance communication capabilities between neighboring Alaskan first responders. Gem County Fire District, Idaho - 48 sets of wildland personal protective equipment that will