Biden-Harris Administration Reforms Disaster Assistance Program …
WEBJan 19, 2024 · WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that FEMA is reforming its federal assistance policies and expanding benefits for disaster survivors to cut red tape, provide funds faster and give people more flexibility.
SBA Announces Major Changes to Its Disaster Lending Program
WEBJul 31, 2023 · WASHINGTON – This week, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the agency finalized a rule to increase support to disaster survivors and small businesses needing relief following a federally declared disaster.
White House wants $56 billion from Congress for disaster relief, …
WEBOct 25, 2023 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is asking lawmakers for nearly $56 billion in emergency spending to help the government respond to natural disasters, shore up funding for child care centers and keep high-speed internet running for low-income families — outlining President Joe Biden’s domestic priorities as …
Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief ... - NBC News
WEBSep 1, 2023 · The White House seeks $4 billion more for natural disasters in its supplemental funding request after wildfires, flooding and hurricanes have battered several states.
US Launches Disaster Relief Reforms as Climate-Driven Events Rise
WEBJan 19, 2024 · WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's administration on Friday said it was launching the most major reforms to disaster management relief in two decades as climate change-driven...
Press Releases - FEMA.gov
WEB3 days ago · FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Louisiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Francine from Sept. 9-12, 2024.
Reforming Individual Assistance: New Benefits and ... - FEMA.gov
WEBThese changes apply to disasters declared on or after March 22, 2024. We made major changes to our Individual Assistance (IA) programs to address historic challenges faced by disaster survivors. These updates include: Flexible funding provided directly to survivors when they need it most.
Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief funding ... - PBS
WEBSep 1, 2023 · The Biden administration had initially requested $12 billion in extra funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
Why Disaster Relief Underserves Those Who Need It Most
WEBOct 4, 2022 · When a disaster like Hurricane Ian destroys a house, the clock starts ticking. It gets harder for sick people to take their medications, medical devices may stop working without electricity ...
FEMA administrator discusses expanding access to disaster relief
WEBApr 3, 2024 · It expands access to money for food, water, and other essentials, funds immediate housing needs when people can’t return home, helps repairs not covered by insurance and reduces paperwork ...
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