President Donald J. Trump Approves California Emergency Declaration

President Donald J. Trump Approves California Emergency Declaration WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the State of California to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a chemical release beginning May 21, 2026, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all federal disaster response efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population and to provide appropriate assistance to save lives, to protect property, public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. This assistance is for Orange County. Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize and provide, at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. FEMA is approved to provide emergency protective measures, limited to direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program at 75% federal funding. Mark O’Hanlon has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal response operations in the affected areas. Designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments. amy.ashbridge Mon, 05/25/2026 - 19:46

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

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What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance

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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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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