Search Results for keywords:"disaster relief funding"

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  • 2020-29281 — Texas; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 556
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding a major disaster declaration for Texas due to damage caused by Hurricane Laura from August 23 to August 27, 2020. This declaration allows for federal assistance, with FEMA authorized to provide Public Assistance in specified counties and Hazard Mitigation statewide. Federal funds will cover 75% of eligible costs. Executive Order 12148 appoints Jerry S. Thomas as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Texas after a big storm by giving them money to fix things, but they're only covering part of the costs, like 75%. They picked a person named Jerry to help manage the situation.

  • 2025-01221 — Proposed Information Collection Activity; American Relief Act 2025 Disaster Supplemental Funds for Child Care (New Collection)
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5889
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Office of Child Care (OCC), a part of the Administration for Children and Families, is seeking public comments on a proposed application for disaster relief funds provided by the American Relief Act of 2025. These funds, totaling $250 million, are intended to help eligible states, territories, and tribes affected by major disasters in 2023 and 2024. The OCC is specifically interested in comments about the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection process, and they are considering setting predetermined funding grant ranges. Comments are due by March 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    There is a plan to give money to help places hurt by big storms, and people are asked to share their thoughts on how this money should be given out. They want to make sure the way they decide is clear and fair.

  • 2021-03309 — Louisiana; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10117
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana due to damage caused by Hurricane Zeta from October 26 to October 29, 2020. This declaration authorizes federal funding for various assistance programs, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, and emergency protective measures, in several Louisiana parishes. It also allocates funds for hazard mitigation throughout the state. Federal assistance will cover up to 75% of the eligible costs, adhering to guidelines under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

    Simple Explanation

    When Hurricane Zeta hurt Louisiana, FEMA decided to help by giving money to fix things, clean up, and protect people. They will pay for most of the costs, but there are some questions about how everything will be managed and checked.