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The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a major disaster declaration for the state of North Dakota, allowing Public Assistance for areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds on October 5-6, 2024. This declaration, issued on December 24, 2024, enables Private Non-Profit organizations providing essential services to apply for disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal. Affected primary counties include McKenzie and Williams, with specific deadlines for loan applications noted. The disaster assistance contact details are provided for further support.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for Colorado, signed by the President on January 15, 2021. This declaration is in response to severe damage caused by wildfires between September 6 and November 5, 2020. FEMA will provide federal aid in the affected areas, specifically Public Assistance in Grand and Larimer Counties, and Hazard Mitigation throughout the state. This federal assistance will cover up to 75% of the eligible costs for these initiatives.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared an administrative disaster for a rural area in Oregon due to wildfires that occurred from July 10 to August 23, 2024. This declaration was issued on March 13, 2025, allowing affected residents and businesses in Wheeler County to apply for disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal. The deadline for physical loan applications is May 12, 2025, and for economic injury loan applications, it is December 15, 2025. For more details or assistance, applicants can contact the Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience directly.

The memorandum from the Executive Office of the President directs the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to resume efforts to redirect more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to areas of California that need it. This action seeks to address the halt caused by a lawsuit filed by the State of California, which aimed to protect local fish species like the Delta smelt. The document also highlights the necessity of providing water to Southern California due to recent wildfires, emphasizing the need for a stable water supply and effective vegetation management. The agencies involved are expected to report progress and future recommendations within 90 days.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a Presidential declaration for a major disaster, limited to Public Assistance, for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation due to wildfires that occurred from July 17, 2024, to August 21, 2024. The declaration allows specified Private Non-Profit organizations to apply online for disaster loans to address challenges posed by the incident. The deadline for applying for physical damage loans is January 27, 2025, and for economic injury loans is August 26, 2025. Affected organizations can seek further information and assistance from the SBA's disaster assistance services.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a major disaster declaration for California on January 15, 2025, due to wildfires and strong winds. This declaration allows certain non-profit organizations to apply for disaster loans to help with recovery. The application deadlines are March 17, 2025, for physical damage loans and October 15, 2025, for economic injury loans. Los Angeles county is one of the areas significantly affected, and applications can be submitted via the MySBA Loan Portal.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a virtual meeting via videoconference organized by the Office of Research and Development. It will be held on February 17-19, 2021, to review scientific methods and decisions focused on air quality and wildfires. The meeting is open to the public, but attendees must register in advance. Those interested can submit comments or request a draft agenda by February 16, 2021.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued an administrative disaster declaration for the State of Washington due to wildfires and straight-line winds occurring from September 1 to September 19, 2020. Residents and businesses in the affected areas, including Whitman County and surrounding regions in Washington and Idaho, may apply for disaster loans. The physical loan application deadline is April 12, 2021, and the economic injury loan application deadline is November 9, 2021. Applications are processed at the SBA's office in Fort Worth, Texas, and more information can be obtained by contacting the SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation due to damage from wildfires between June 22 and July 8, 2024. This declaration allows federal assistance, including Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation, to be allocated to the affected areas. The federal aid will cover up to 75% of the eligible costs for these assistance programs. Tonia Pence has been appointed to coordinate the federal response for this disaster. Various financial assistance programs will be available under this declaration, as listed by their Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a major disaster declaration, issued by the President on January 15, 2021, specifically for Public Assistance in Colorado due to wildfires that occurred between September 6 and November 5, 2020. Private non-profit organizations offering essential governmental services can apply for disaster loans. The application deadlines for physical damage and economic injury loans are March 16, 2021, and October 15, 2021, respectively. Affected counties include Grand and Larimer.