Federal court blocks Trump administration route for cutting state grants
A final federal court ruling blocks a major avenue the Trump administration used to terminate or withhold grants from states, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said.
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Cherokee wastewater plant relocation delayed at least a year after FEMA eligibility setback
Cherokee’s plan to relocate its flood-damaged wastewater treatment plant is delayed after FEMA determined the project did not meet a repetitive-damage requirement.
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Spokane Complex wildfire damage reaches at least 600 structures as 60,000 evacuate
The three-fire Spokane Complex caused catastrophic destruction in eastern Washington, with at least 600 structures destroyed and about 60,000 evacuations reported by Aug. 2.
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South Dakota seeks federal disaster declaration for eight counties and two reservations after severe storms
Gov. Larry Rhoden requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight South Dakota counties and the Crow Creek and Lower Brule reservations after severe storms from June 28 through July 3.
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Rock Valley receives more than $25 million for flood recovery and buyouts
FEMA awarded Rock Valley $22 million to buy out 104 homes damaged in the 2024 flood, plus $3.5 million for cleanup and repairs.
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Hawarden receives nearly $1 million for voluntary buyouts of flood-damaged properties
Hawarden has received a $997,885 FEMA award to help acquire properties damaged in the June 2024 flooding through a voluntary buyout and mitigation program.
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Rock Rapids utility receives more than $138,000 in FEMA recovery funding
FEMA approved more than $138,000 for Rock Rapids Municipal Utility to repair or replace meters and regulators damaged in the 2024 flooding.
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Senate confirms Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA during active wildfire and flood season
The Senate confirmed Cameron Hamilton as FEMA administrator on Aug. 7, as the agency manages more than 1,000 open disaster declarations and the administration considers changes to federal disaster aid.
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25 States and D.C. Sue Over Attempt to Tie Disaster Funds to Election Policies
A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia is asking a federal court to stop DHS from conditioning disaster-related funding on changes to state election administration.
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Western heat wave keeps wildfire danger high as Washington declares emergency
An extended heat wave is bringing record or near-record temperatures and heightened wildfire danger across parts of the Western United States.
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FEMA lists active wildfire assistance declarations in Washington, Oregon and Colorado
FEMA records reviewed Aug. 7 list six 2026 Fire Management Assistance Grant declarations in Washington, Oregon and Colorado, with Oregon’s Akawa Butte Fire the latest.
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More Than 24 States Sue Over Federal Conditions Attached to Disaster Funding
A coalition of more than 24 states is challenging FEMA and DHS conditions tied to 2026 disaster-relief funding in a Rhode Island federal court.
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West Virginia flood aid starts with $4.5 million for Lewis and Upshur counties
Eligible homeowners and renters in Lewis and Upshur counties gained access to expedited federal Individual Assistance after the July 21 flooding, while five other counties and broader infrastructure aid remained under review.
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26 states challenge DHS, FEMA grant conditions tied to elections
Twenty-six states are challenging DHS and FEMA conditions that could link emergency and counterterrorism grants to election practices and immigration cooperation.
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Cameron Hamilton’s FEMA Nomination Reaches Senate Cloture Stage
A Senate cloture motion has moved Cameron Hamilton’s FEMA nomination closer to a confirmation vote, but he remains unconfirmed and FEMA rules have not changed.
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States Fight Federal Plan to Tie Disaster Grants to Election Rules
A coalition representing 25 states and D.C. is asking a federal court to block election conditions tied to homeland-security grants before the 2026 midterms.
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GAO warns of uneven capacity as FEMA responsibility faces review
A GAO review found wide gaps in state and local disaster capacity as proposed FEMA changes could shift more responsibility to states and territories.
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FEMA reform debate puts disaster aid and state roles in focus
A July hearing brought competing FEMA reform plans together, but no law has changed how disaster declarations, recovery aid or survivor assistance work.
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GAO: DHS has 39 priority recommendations still needing attention
A newly released GAO oversight report says DHS implemented five recommendations but added seven more, leaving 39 priorities open across key mission areas.
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Honolulu Storm-Relief Authority Extended Through Sept. 29
A July 31 Ninth Emergency Proclamation keeps Honolulu and Oʻahu storm-recovery authority in place through Sept. 29, including narrow procurement flexibility and state housing-relief programs.
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Indiana evaluates June storm damage while federal disaster aid remains unavailable
Indiana and FEMA are evaluating damage from June storms and flooding, but no federal disaster declaration or FEMA assistance has been approved for the events. Here is what the assessments mean and what residents should do now.
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Rancho Cucamonga EOC Move Has $1.034 Million Federal Funding Commitment
Rancho Cucamonga’s planned Emergency Operations Center move has a $1,034,487 federal funding commitment, with schematic design for a Fire Administration building and EOC due by the end of December 2026.