US EditionTrump Approves FEMA Disaster Relief for 8 States
- On Friday, President Donald Trump authorized federal assistance through FEMA to aid eight states affected by severe storms that occurred in mid-March.
- Multiple states sought federal support following widespread destruction caused by a large storm system that hit in mid-March, leading to prolonged delays in some affected areas.
- Walthall County in Mississippi, severely impacted by a series of tornadoes in mid-March, halted debris cleanup efforts in early May after exhausting local funds while waiting for federal assistance.
- Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves expressed the state's appreciation for the disaster declaration approval, while Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem committed to accelerating aid efforts following previous delays by FEMA.
- FEMA’s acting chief plans to transfer more disaster response responsibilities to states, and the relief approvals suggest efforts to address criticisms of delayed federal aid.
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Editorial: FEMA in flux, so prep for disaster | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
As a state that’s been devastated many times over decades by natural disasters, Hawaii has been buoyed repeatedly by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Most recently, in the aftermath of the August 2023 Maui wildfires, FEMA came through big time — going well beyond its normal 75-25 coshare level of funding with states, to cover up to 90% of public assistance projects as well as 100% of wildfire debris removal during a six-month peri…
FEMA denies North Carolina appeal for Helene recovery match
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — FEMA will not reverse its decision to deny matching 100% of the State of North Carolina's expenditures used for Hurricane Helene recovery. In a letter to Governor Josh Stein (D) dated May 22nd, 2025, FEMA's acting administrator, David Richardson, said: "This is in response to your April 25, 2025, appeal of the denial of your request for an extension to the cost share waiver under major disaster FEMA-4827-DR that was decl…
6 Kentucky counties hit by tornadoes, storms are approved for federal aid. More could be added. • Kentucky Lantern
James Sexton pauses in what's left of his house in the Sunset Hills neighborhood of London, May 18, 2025. A tornado struck the area just after midnight the day before. (Photo by Michael Swensen/Getty Images)Federal assistance is now available to individuals in six Kentucky counties affected by recent tornadoes and severe weather, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Friday night. President Donald Trump signed an order making federa…
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