US EditionFEMA Responds to Winter Storm but Pauses Recovery Work During Partial Shutdown
FEMA suspends non-emergency aid and most Public Assistance activities to prioritize life-saving efforts amid DHS funding lapse causing delays in thousands of disaster recovery projects, experts said.
- FEMA froze Public Assistance funding effective Sunday morning for ongoing and 'legacy' disasters, limiting aid to new emergencies amid the DHS funding lapse.
- A partisan dispute over immigration oversight has led to a funding lapse, with the Department of Homeland Security saying FEMA must prioritize only life-saving responsibilities.
- Federal programs show a split: the U.S. Small Business Administration approved 12,600 disaster loans totaling $3.2 billion for Los Angeles, while EPA's FEMA-funded soil sampling in the Eaton fire area continues as scheduled.
- Local officials warn that delays in FEMA Public Assistance reimbursements will slow restoration and hazard mitigation for communities still rebuilding from the Jan. 7, 2025 Eaton and Altadena fires.
- Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week with no deal in sight, while DHS says officials coordinated with state and local authorities ahead of storms in New England and the Mid-Atlantic.
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Shutdown to affect disaster relief as DHS restricts FEMA activities
Get ready for some potentially frustrating news, folks, because the Trump administration has hit the brakes on disaster aid for long-term rebuilding projects, effective this past Sunday. This move comes as the partial government shutdown rolls into its second week, and it’s definitely going to add a layer of uncertainty for states trying to recover from past catastrophes. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made it clear in a statement, sayi…
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FEMA strained by DHS shutdown during winter storms
Heavy snow, grounded flights, and school closures across the Northeast are adding urgency to Washington’s fight over Homeland Security funding, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency facing new operational strain as a partial shutdown drags on. The latest winter storm has dumped more than 30 inches of snow in some areas, with at least five states reporting totals of more than 2 feet. Providence, Rhode Island, is experiencing its largest sn…
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Amid LA wildfire recovery, FEMA freeze on ongoing disaster aid adds new delays, uncertainty
The Trump administration is freezing FEMA aid for ongoing disaster relief, amid the federal government’s partial shutdown — an action that generated a new layer of uncertainty and sharp pushback Monday in Los Angeles County’s fire-scorched burn zones. Effective Sunday morning, funding ceased indefinitely under the federal agency’s Public Assistance Program for ongoing and “legacy” disasters, according to an announcement Sunday from the Departmen…
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