FEMA awards $2.9 million to keep St. Louis tornado recovery caseworkers on the job
A $2.9 million FEMA grant will continue St. Louis tornado disaster case management through June 2027 as residents work through long-term recovery needs.
Disaster assistance
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USDA sets August deadlines for specialty-crop aid, disaster payments and base-acre reviews
U.S. agricultural producers face three USDA deadlines in August for specialty-crop aid, disaster relief and ARC/PLC base-acre reviews.
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GAO warns states lack adequate safeguards for major federally funded benefit programs
A new Government Accountability Office report examines fraud risks in 20 state-administered federal programs that received an estimated $1.2 trillion in fiscal year 2025.
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More Than 24 States Sue Over Federal Conditions Attached to Disaster Funding
A multistate coalition filed suit on July 30 challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to tie disaster and other federal funding to compliance with federal policy demands.
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Alaska expands 2026 spring-flood disaster declaration as recovery assistance continues
Alaska expanded Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s May 11 disaster declaration on May 21 to cover additional areas affected by spring flooding. The state has opened individual-assistance registration and published recovery information, but the current list of added areas and registration deadline were not available in the approved records.
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Mississippi storm victims have until Aug. 31 to seek disaster unemployment aid
Workers and self-employed residents in five Mississippi counties may qualify for disaster unemployment aid after the May storms. Applications are due Monday, Aug. 31.
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Missouri farmers can seek federal recovery aid after July flooding
Missouri producers affected by July flooding should report losses promptly. USDA programs may help, but deadlines, documentation and eligibility rules apply.
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Altoona flood assistance: SBA loans and DRAP grants have deadlines
Altoona flood survivors have two assistance paths after the July 5-6 damage: SBA loan applications are due Sept. 21, while DRAP grants are due Oct. 21.
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West Virginia seeks expedited disaster declaration as cleanup continues
West Virginia is seeking an expedited federal disaster declaration after July flooding as crews remove debris and damage assessments continue in seven counties.
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Huxley residents: Story County disaster help opened after July 2–4 storms
Huxley IA – Story County says the Governor’s July 6 proclamation activated Iowa Individual Assistance. Here’s how to report damage, apply, and document cleanup.