FEMA Approves More Than $6 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in New England

FEMA Approves More Than $6 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in New England BOSTON — Today, FEMA announced the approval of more than $6 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in the six states of FEMA Region 1. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and protect infrastructure from future events. With this funding, President Donald J. Trump is keeping his promise to reform federal disaster support and ensure that taxpayer money is spent only on projects that deliver safety and security to the American people. The funding approved today includes nearly $3.4 million under FEMA’s Public Assistance program awarded across all six New England states. FEMA disburses this money to states and local communities because they are best positioned to know how these funds will be most effectively spent. The funded projects include repairs to critical infrastructure, restoration of public buildings, road repairs and reimbursement for costs incurred to ensure public health and safety after a disaster. Examples of projects reimbursed through Public Assistance funding approved today include: Nearly $579,000 to the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $566,142 to the New Hampshire Department of Transportation for road repairs from the July 2019 floods. More than $347,000 to the Maine Emergency Management Agency for costs related to the March 2022 storms and flooding More than $273,000 to the Town of Oxford, Connecticut for guardrail and embankment repairs from the August 2024 storms and flooding. More than $182,000 to the Town of Chester, Vermont for costs related to the July 2023 floods. More than $143,000 to Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, FEMA is awarding nearly $2.9 million for projects in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont that will prevent, eliminate or reduce future disaster-related damage. This money is being distributed through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Through this program, state, local and territory governments as well as Tribal Nations take proactive mitigation measures such as acquiring hazard-prone homes and businesses, adopting and enforcing building codes and standards, protecting against floods through elevations and drainage improvement projects, building safe rooms and upgrading utilities and infrastructure. Examples of projects reimbursed through Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding approved today include: More than $480,000 to the City of South Portland, Maine for the repair of the Deake St./Willard Beach stairwell. More than $368,000 to Vermont Emergency Management for the buyout of a property in Burlington. More than $230,000 to the State of New Hampshire for management costs for the July 2023 floods. Nearly $153,000 to the Town of Warren, Vermont for geo-stabilization of West Hill Road. FEMA coordinates directly with the state on all hazard mitigation projects. This aligns with FEMA’s principles of ensuring that disaster recovery and mitigation is state-led and federally supported. These projects are the latest examples of billions of dollars in disaster recovery provided by FEMA to support state and local communities as they work to rebuild from recent natural disasters. FEMA continues its renewed commitment to help communities recover from disasters like hurricanes, severe storms, tornadoes and wildfires while making them more resilient from future disasters. David.Mace Fri, 05/22/2026 - 20:36

FTC Begins Enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act

The Federal Trade Commission today began enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act (TIDA), a law requiring platforms, at the request of victims, to remove intimate photos or videos shared online without victims’ consent. As part of its enforcement role, the FTC has launched TakeItDown.ftc.gov, a website allowing victims and survivors to submit complaints about platforms that have failed to act on valid requests for the removal of nonconsensual intimate images. The website also accepts complaints about platforms that have failed to create a process for people to request removal of these images. “Thanks to First Lady Melania Trump’s dedication, the public, especially children, will have recourse against digital exploitation and extortion,” said FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson. “In the age of AI, anyone can be targeted, and that becomes even more appalling if children are involved. The TAKE IT DOWN Act empowers families and provides the FTC with an effective tool to protect minors against this form of abuse.” The FTC enforces Section 3 of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which set a May 19, 2026, deadline for covered platforms to give people a way to request the removal of intimate photos or videos shared online without their consent and to remove those intimate images, and known identical copies, within 48 hours of a valid request. The FTC has published new guidance to help consumers in the event that nonconsensual intimate images of them are posted online. The FTC also issued guidance for businesses about how to ensure they are complying with the law. Underscoring the FTC’s commitment, Chairman Ferguson sent letters last week to major platforms—Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Automattic, Bumble, Discord, Match Group, Meta, Microsoft, Pinterest, Reddit, SmugMug, Snapchat, TikTok and X—reminding them of businesses’ obligation to comply fully with TIDA no later than May 19, 2026.

Private Nonprofits, Including Houses of Worship, Eligible for Disaster Assistance

Private Nonprofits, Including Houses of Worship, Eligible for Disaster Assistance HONOLULU – Private non-profit organizations, including houses of worship, may be eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program. This program is available for organizations in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi County and Maui County to help recover from damage caused by Kona Low flooding that occurred March 10–24, 2026. Funding from FEMA’s PA program can be used to reimburse state and local governments and certain nonprofits for the cost of emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoring disaster-damaged roads, bridges and public facilities. The deadline to file a Request for Public Assistance in the City and County of Honolulu, as well as Hawaiʻi and Maui counties is May 7, 2026. Private nonprofits that provide critical services and/or essential social services such as hospitals and other medical treatment facilities and utilities senior citizen and community centers, and houses of worship that sustained damages should apply. Other examples of critical services and essential social services include water, sewer and electrical systems; private schools that provide elementary or secondary education or institutions of higher education, custodial and day care services, disability residential services, assisted living and low-income housing, homeless shelters and rehabilitation services and performing and community arts centers. All applicants are encouraged to file a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) as soon as possible by visiting ready.hawaii.gov/konalow. The deadline to file a Request for Public Assistance for the March 2026 Kona Low Flooding in the City and County of Honolulu, as well as Hawaiʻi and Maui counties is May 7, 2026. ### 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 Tue, 05/05/2026 - 15:32

FEMA Approves More Than $489.1 Million to Support Recovery in Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas

FEMA Approves More Than $489.1 Million to Support Recovery in Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas FEMA recently approved more than $489.1 million in funding to support recovery in Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. This includes $467.6 million to reimburse costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and $21.5 million for recovery work related to past natural disasters. This regional funding is part of FEMA’s announcement of $5.6 billion in federal assistance to states, Tribal Nations and territories for COVID-19 and disaster recovery. FEMA conducts a review process for all recovery grants that includes verifying compliance with program eligibility rules, ensuring proper documentation of expenses and confirming that claimed activities are consistent with program eligibility criteria to ensure taxpayer dollars are used appropriately. In alignment with President Trump’s executive order establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, FEMA conducted thorough reviews of claimed costs to identify duplication of benefits, specifically with patient care revenue. These actions help ensure that the COVID-19 Public Assistance funds being obligated are consistent with the executive order’s focus on preventing fraud, waste and abuse. Based on these reviews, FEMA is confident that the costs being reimbursed are eligible and not fraudulent. Some FEMA Public Assistance grants recently approved to Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas include: More than $148.5 million to the Texas Department of State Health Services for management costs from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. More than $8.8 million to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in Lafourche Parish, La., for restoration of Fourchon Beach, which was severely eroded during Hurricane Ida in 2021. More than $2.6 million to the city of Roswell, New Mexico, to repair or replace fire department vehicles that were damaged during severe storms and flooding in 2024. FEMA will continue to review additional projects and obligate funds on a rolling basis as eligibility is confirmed and scopes of work are finalized. About FEMA Region 6 The FEMA Region 6 office, located in Denton, Texas, partners with 68 Tribal Nations and the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Follow us at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at linkedin.com/showcase/fema-region-6/ and like us at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/. katrina.french Fri, 05/15/2026 - 15:59

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