FEMA Announces $4.7 Million for Mississippi Recovery ATLANTA –FEMA approved more than $4.7 million in funding to support 11 recovery projects in Mississippi communities affected by the January 2026 severe winter storm and March 2025 severe storms. Notable recovery projects FEMA will fund include: $1.3 million to New Albany Light, Gas and Water for emergency protective measures and debris removal efforts. $1 million to Pearl River Valley Electrical Power Association to repair utilities. $631,000 to the University of Mississippi for debris removal efforts. $541,000 to Benton County for debris removal efforts and emergency protective measures. $366,000 to Corinth Gas and Water Department for emergency protective measures. $343,000 to Holly Springs Utility Department for emergency protective measures. $232,500 to Itawamba County to repair damaged roads and bridges. $106,000 to the village of Glendora for debris removal efforts. $105,700 to Winona for emergency protective measures. FEMA is reimbursing these recovery costs at no less than a 75% federal cost share through its Public Assistance program, which provides funds for state and local governments’ response and recovery work. melanie.barker Wed, 06/10/2026 - 18:19
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Today, in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) November 12, 2021 lawsuit against FirstCash, Inc., and nineteen subsidiaries alleging violations of the Military Lending Act (MLA), the parties reached a settlement and jointly filed a stipulated final judgment and proposed order, which if entered by the court, would resolve the lawsuit.
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What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance HONOLULU – If you live in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawai'i County or Maui County and were impacted by the March 10–24, 2026 Kona Low flooding, you may have questions about what happens after you apply for FEMA assistance. Here is what to expect after you apply. Application and Next Steps: The fastest way to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, calling 1‑800‑621‑3362, or downloading the FEMA mobile app. If you have trouble applying using one of these methods visit an in-person recovery center which can be found by going to ready.hawaii.gov. After you apply: You will receive a nine-digit FEMA application number. Keep this number in a safe place and refer to it whenever you contact FEMA. Your application will be reviewed. FEMA may contact you by phone, text, email, mail, or through your online account if more information is needed. You can check the status of your application, upload documents, or update your contact information by: Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, Visiting a local recovery center listed on ready.hawaii.gov, Calling the FEMA Helpline at 1‑800‑621‑3362 or, Using the FEMA mobile app If you use a relay service, such as video relay or captioned telephone, please provide FEMA the number for that service. Home Inspections If you requested help with damage to your home or reported serious losses, FEMA may schedule a home inspection to verify disaster-caused damage. Here’s what to expect: A FEMA inspector will contact you using the phone number you provided. The call may come from an unfamiliar or restricted number. Inspectors will show official FEMA photo identification. You should always ask to see identification. There is no cost for a FEMA inspection. Inspectors will never ask for money, banking information, or payment of any kind. During the inspection, you or an adult representative should be present to: Confirm your identity, Walk the inspector through the damaged areas, and Describe your losses. If you have already started repairs, photos and receipts can help show the damage that occurred. Decision Letters and What They May Mean After your information is reviewed, FEMA will send you a letter or online notification explaining: What types of assistance, if any, have been approved, and What types of assistance you are not currently eligible for, the reason, and what you can do next to become eligible. A letter saying you are not currently approved does not mean the case is closed. Common reasons include: FEMA needs more documents, such as proof of occupancy, ownership, or identity. Your insurance claim is still pending. FEMA could not reach you or you missed an inspection appointment. In many cases, you can resolve these issues by submitting additional information or contacting FEMA. Your Right to Update Your Application and Appeal If you disagree with FEMA’s decision or believe your situation has changed, you have the right to appeal or update your application. You must submit your appeal within 60 days from the date on your decision letter. Your appeal should: Be in writing, Explain why you think the decision is incorrect, and Include any supporting documents (for example, contractor estimates, insurance settlement letters, proof of occupancy or ownership). Stay in Touch with FEMA If your situation changes and to avoid delays: Keep your contact information up to date with FEMA. Notify FEMA if your phone number, mailing address, email, or insurance information changes. Answer calls from unknown numbers in case an inspector or FEMA representative is trying to reach you. Contact FEMA with any additional information about your damage or if you incur additional disaster-related expenses. For questions about your application, call the FEMA Helpline at 1‑800‑621‑3362, visit DisasterAssistance.gov or go to ready.hawaii.gov to find the location of a recovery center where you can meet with a FEMA specialist. ### FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters. Follow FEMA Region 9 on X @FEMARegion9. You can also follow FEMA online, on X @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol, on FEMA’s Facebook page or Espanol page, on Truth Social and FEMA’s YouTube account. For preparedness information, follow the Ready Campaign on X at @Readygov, on Instagram @Readygov or on the Ready Facebook page. eileen.chao Thu, 05/07/2026 - 02:09
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Disaster Assistance Center Open This Weekend at Outlet Mall CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – A Disaster Assistance Center will be open the weekend of May 16-17 in King County to help Washington residents affected by the December storms and flooding. Center location: KING COUNTY The Outlet Collection mall parking lot 1101 Outlet Collection Way Auburn, WA 98001 Schedule: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. May 16-17 Another center is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday through June 10 at King County Elections, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Specialists at the centers can help with FEMA applications and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and can address questions about federal and state assistance. They are accessible to those with limited mobility and can interact with those who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who speak a language other than English. FEMA assistance can help pay for temporary housing, displacement, home repair costs, personal property loss and other disaster-caused expenses. Anyone who applied for Washington State assistance must also apply with FEMA to be considered for federal assistance. Deadline is June 10, 2026. Those in the following areas who experienced disaster-related damage may be eligible for assistance from FEMA: Chelan, Grays Harbor, King, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, and Whatcom counties - including the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Lummi Nation, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Nooksack Indian Tribe, Puyallup Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation, Samish Indian Nation, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, Squaxin Island Tribe, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Tulalip Tribes, and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. Apply for FEMA assistance: Online: disasterassistance.gov Phone: 800-621-3362 Download and use the FEMA app Visit a Disaster Assistance Center Anyone using video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube. The SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans to Washington businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, homeowners and renters. To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. For more information, call 800-659-2955. Those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. ### Follow FEMA Region 10 on X and LinkedIn for the latest updates and visit FEMA.gov for more information. FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. tara.sherchok Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:33
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Washington, D.C.—Today, the CFPB made changes to how the Supervision Division conducts exams. Previously, under the leadership of Director Chopra and Biden’s Director of Supervision Lorelei Salas, a former Soros activist who was put on leave in February 2025, this division was the weaponized arm of the CFPB.
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