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Over the coming weeks, FEMA is making billions of dollars in federal funding available for state, local, tribal and territorial partners. These funds will help communities across the nation take charge of their individualized preparedness and help build a more resilient nation.
In the last few days, FEMA has published nine Notices of Funding Opportunity. To view each grant opportunity, select the following links:
These programs help state, local, tribal and territorial governments bolster their resilience to disasters like fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and even terrorist attacks.
States and other eligible applicants should carefully review each Notice of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov to learn about eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria and application periods.
On July 22, FEMA announced that Individual Assistance is available for the following states:
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West Virginia: To supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from June 14-15. Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4884.
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New Mexico: To supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides from June 23 and continuing. Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4886.
FEMA assistance for individuals affected by the severe weather can cover rental assistance, temporary housing, home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Individual Assistance funds from FEMA to disaster survivors do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.
Survivors should file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property and vehicles before they apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance cannot duplicate insurance benefits or other sources of assistance.
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es.
If you need more information or additional help:
- Download the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.
- Find in-person FEMA support at fema.gov/drc.
To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance.
On July 22, FEMA announced that Public Assistance is available for the following states:
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Oregon: To supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from March 13-20. Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4881.
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Michigan: To supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from March 28-30. Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4880.
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Indiana: To supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30-April 9. Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4882.
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Kansas: To supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 18-19 Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4883.
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Missouri: To supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms and flooding from May 23-26. Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4885.
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New Mexico: To supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides from June 23 and continuing. Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4886.
Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. Learn more about FEMA’s Public Assistance program at FEMA.gov.
Make Sure the Disaster Declaration Number is Accurate When Applying for FEMA Assistance
When applying for FEMA assistance, specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number. If you were affected by multiple disasters, you should apply separately for each disaster. When two or more disasters are declared in the same state, FEMA ensures survivors receive all assistance they're eligible for while preventing duplication of federal benefits.
Individuals and counties who sustained losses in the designated areas of Kentucky (DR-4875-KY) and affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, now have until Aug. 22 to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Public Assistance.
Survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property and vehicles before they apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance cannot duplicate insurance benefits or other sources of assistance. Eligible counties for Individual Assistance are Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union.
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es.
If you need more information or additional help:
- Download the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.
- Find in-person FEMA support at fema.gov/drc.
To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance.
When applying for FEMA assistance, specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number.
For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4875.
Kentucky counties affected by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides and flooding and the May 16-17 tornadoes are now eligible to apply for FEMA Public Assistance.
Under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program, disaster-stricken communities receive federal grants to help cover the eligible costs of debris removal, life-saving emergency protective work and repair or replacement of public infrastructure.
Counties now designated for Public Assistance as a result of the April floods include:
- Allen, Anderson, Ballard, Barren, Bracken, Breathitt, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Campbell, Carlisle, Carroll, Carter, Casey, Christian, Clark, Clay, Crittenden, Daviess, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Floyd, Franklin, Fulton, Gallatin, Garrard, Graves, Grayson, Green, Greenup, Hancock, Hardin, Harrison, Hart, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Jackson, Jefferson, Jessamine, Johnson, Kenton, LaRue, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Lewis, Lincoln, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Madison, Magoffin, Marion, Marshall, Martin, McCracken, McLean, Meade, Mercer, Metcalfe, Monroe, Morgan, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Nicholas, Ohio, Oldham, Owen, Owsley, Pendleton, Perry, Powell, Robertson, Rockcastle, Simpson, Spencer, Taylor, Todd, Trigg, Trimble, Union, Warren, Washington, Webster, Wolfe and Woodford.
Counties affected by the May tornadoes that have been designated for Public Assistance include:
- Adair, Allen, Barren, Breathitt, Butler, Caldwell, Carlisle, Casey, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Crittenden, Cumberland, Estill, Jackson, Knott, Knox, LaRue, Laurel, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, McCreary, Menifee, Metcalfe, Owsley, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Spencer, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren, Wayne and Whitley.
Public Assistance federal funding is available to the commonwealth, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. Learn more about FEMA’s Public Assistance program at FEMA.gov.
When applying for FEMA assistance, specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number.
For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit and fema.gov/disaster/4864.
For more information about Kentucky tornado recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4875.
Join the 2025 HURREVAC Webinar Series: Essential Training for Emergency Managers
The National Hurricane Program, a federal partnership between FEMA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is proud to sponsor the 2025 HURREVAC Webinar Series. HURREVAC is a free web-based decision-support tool that assists emergency managers by providing information and tools to inform hurricane response decisions in advance of a threatening storm.
To sign up for any of the trainings, select the links below.
Day 3 | Storm Surge and Flooding Hazards: Tools to understand storm surge and flooding hazards.
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 30, from 2-4 p.m. ET.
Day 4 | Evacuation Timing Features: Tools to support evacuation decisions and response timelines.
Date and Time: Thursday, July 31, from 2-4 p.m. ET.
Please contact support@hurrevac.com with any questions.
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FEMA Offers Final Updated Preliminary Damage Assessment Process Training on Aug. 7
FEMA published an updated Preliminary Damage Assessment Guide, which defines how state, local, tribal and territorial government officials and FEMA staff collect, validate, quantify and document damage following a disaster.
To help states, local governments, tribal nations, territories and the emergency management community better understand the Preliminary Damage Assessment process, attend FEMA's virtual training session on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 10-11 a.m. ET.
The course will prepare participants to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments with FEMA and is open to all interested personnel.
To participate in one of the training sessions, visit the FEMA Zoom link to attend and use the codes below:
- Meeting ID: 161 5791 3048
- Passcode: 2025
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FEMA Begins Process to Update the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Manual
In preparation for the next update of the manual in 2027, FEMA is requesting public comments on the current 2023 edition of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Manual.
The public comment period will be open until Sept. 30.
To submit a comment:
- Access the 2023 manual on FEMA.gov.
- Complete a Comment Matrix form to capture relevant details, such as page number, background information and recommended solution language.
- Email a copy of the completed Comment Matrix to FEMATHDPolicy@fema.dhs.gov, with the subject line “2023 RPM Public Comment.”
Please note, if you participated in FEMA’s recent Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Scenario Guidance Listening Sessions, FEMA has captured your feedback, and you do not need submit a comment.
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