Officials explain Alaska disaster‑declaration process, FEMA cost shares and one‑time federal appeal State emergency managers told the House Finance Committee how state declarations, the disaster relief fund and FEMA reimbursement interact; they said FEMA's baseline cost share is 75/25, higher splits can be requested, and federal law provides a single appeal for the nonfederal share.

Alaska's officials just revealed the intricate steps behind disaster declarations and how the state navigates FEMA's funding maze—are you prepared for what it takes to get the help when disaster strikes?

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#AK #FederalAssistance #CitizenPortal #AlaskaDisasterRelief

House Finance hears DMVA disaster funding request as Halong bills mount Department of Military and Veterans Affairs officials told the House Finance Committee they are covering Halong response costs now but will need additional state funds later this fiscal year; DHSEM said FEMA has provided about $35 million so far and the state is paying roughly $4 million per month for hoteling survivors.

As the costs from the Halong storm continue to rise, Alaska's military and veterans officials reveal the urgent need for additional state funding to support displaced residents.

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#AK #FederalAssistance #CitizenPortal #AlaskaVeterans #EmergencyManagement #DisasterResponse

Board approves Supervisor Paiske’s travel to NACo Western Interstate Region in Maui despite public objections tied to local sewage emergency After extended public comment urging the board to deny travel while the county responds to the Robin Lane sewage emergency, the board approved out‑of‑state travel for District 5 Supervisor Jessica Paiske to attend the NACo Western Interstate Region conference in Maui; Paiske said she will represent Lake County on disaster task‑force sessions.

Despite public outcry over a local sewage emergency, the board greenlit Supervisor Paiske's trip to a Maui conference, raising questions about priorities in disaster response.

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#LakeCounty #CA #FederalAssistance #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse #LakeCountyDisasterRecovery

TWDB: federal/state solicitations begin in December; House Bill 500 one‑time funds available for water infrastructure Texas Water Development Board staff told TCEQ's advisory group that TWDB will open project solicitations in December for federal programs and select state programs. Staff noted State Revolving Fund programs that supported lead‑service-line and emerging‑contaminant work are reaching the end of a five‑year supplemental allocation, and that House Bill

Big changes are coming for Texas water infrastructure as the TWDB prepares to open funding applications in December, with $1.3 billion on the line!

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#TX #CitizenPortal #FederalAssistance #TexasWater #WaterQuality #InfrastructureFunding

Maricopa County chairman says Tempe state of emergency declared after East Valley storms Chairman Thomas Galvin said he declared a state of emergency in Tempe last week to allow access to federal funds and resources for people affected by recent East Valley storms; the announcement in the meeting transcript included few operational details or a recorded board action.

Maricopa County's Chairman has declared a state of emergency in Tempe, unlocking crucial federal resources for residents impacted by recent storms—but what happens next?

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#MaricopaCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #FederalAssistance #TempeEmergency #CommunitySupport #DisasterRelief

Committee approves bill asking DFS to seek USDA waiver to restrict SNAP purchases; agency warns of costs and operational burden The committee approved 26 LSO 140 directing the Department of Family Services to request a USDA waiver to exclude candy, soft drinks and accessory foods from SNAP purchases; Department witnesses and retailers warned the change would require substantial implementation work, an evaluation plan and an estimated state cost for staff and evaluation.

Wyoming's committee just approved a bold bill to limit SNAP purchases on candy and soft drinks, but will it come with a hefty price tag for the state?

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#WY #CitizenPortal #FederalAssistance #StateAdministration #NutritionPolicy

Venice Council approves FAA grant application, accepts $3.85 million offer to rehab Runway 13-31 The City authorized staff to apply for and accept an FAA grant to design and construct rehabilitation of Runway 13-31 at Venice Municipal Airport. The project is estimated at about $4.28 million; FAA would cover 90%, FDOT 5% and the airport fund 5%. The vote was unanimous.

Venice City Council has just approved a $3.85 million grant application to revamp the aging Runway 13-31, ensuring safe skies for years to come!

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#VeniceSarasotaCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #FederalAssistance #VeniceAirport #InfrastructureRehabilitation

#flooding #federalassistance #fema #climatechange #chattanooga #nationalguard

San Angelo trash routes remain mostly on schedule despite traffic rerouting San Angelo trash collection continues on time with possible delays due to rerouted traffic.

San Angelo's waste management is on track despite traffic challenges, as city officials explore federal assistance to alleviate costs!

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#SanAngeloTomGreenCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #FederalAssistance #SanAngeloWasteManagement #EnvironmentalSustainability

Local officials report slow FEMA reimbursement process for storm-related funds FEMA reimbursements for storm costs face significant delays impacting local budget planning.

High Springs officials are grappling with slow FEMA reimbursements for storm recovery, raising concerns about budget impacts and future funding.

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#HighSpringsAlachuaCounty #FL #BudgetPlanning #CitizenPortal #FederalAssistance #HighSpringsStormRecovery #DisasterRelief

4/7 Moe hasn't asked the federal government for assistance yet but may do so "in the days ahead" as the situation continues to deteriorate. The province is mobilizing every available resource to combat the spreading blazes.

#FederalAssistance #DaysAhead #MobilizingResources

Tennessee House passes Bill 1092 on federal financial assistance applications Tennessee General Assembly enacts Bill 1092 addressing federal financial assistance for governments.

Tennessee just took a significant step by passing Bill 1092, which reshapes how local governments access federal financial assistance!

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#TN #CitizenPortal #FederalAssistance #CivicAccountability #LegislativeReform #TennesseeGovernment

Carlsbad officials discuss quiet zones and rail crossing safety measures with NCTD City of Carlsbad seeks clarification on quiet zones and rail crossing trenching options.

Carlsbad officials are tackling critical issues like train noise and safety at rail crossings, but federal regulations are complicating their efforts for quiet zones.

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#CarlsbadSanDiegoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #FederalAssistance #NoisePollution #CommunitySafety

Sheesh, that's an eye opener.

#FederalAssistance #Welfare #Republicans

Idaho officials address $5 million decrease in federal grant funding Idaho anticipates $5 million cut in federal grants due to low unemployment rates

Idaho faces a $5 million cut in federal grant funding due to its low unemployment rates, prompting officials to strategize on maintaining essential services.

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#ID #CitizenPortal #FiscalResponsibility #EmploymentStatistics #FederalAssistance

#Project2025
#ProjectForWomen
#WomensRights
#WomensRestrictions
#FederalAssistance
#ReproductiveRights
#SocialWelfare
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Mississippi officials seek federal aid for $170 million timber loss from drought and beetle damage Mississippi seeks federal assistance for timber losses due to drought and beetle infestations.

Mississippi's forestry sector is facing a $170 million crisis as drought and a devastating pine beetle infestation threaten its timber resources.

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#MS #MississippiForestry #FederalAssistance #TimberEconomy #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalChallenges

#lafires #la #water #palisades #FEMA #disasters #disasterrelief #federalassistance #california #CA #climatedenier
There is no "tap" from the Pacific Northwest or Canada you can simply turn on, as Trump claimed recently on video, and that's not the crux of the problem.

Those of us who were paying attention warned everyone on any sort of #FederalAssistance not to vote for #trump as they would be cut off

It took about a week

Now they’re all in the finding out stage

Worrying. Dictator like to fire those who prosecuted #Trump
#DOJ #DepartmentofJustice #USA

Above was sacking however, also (mass) Reduction in Force's are thought to be planned in #OPM & #OMB

Along with #FederalAssistance #Freeze today

#RIF

Latest Trump memo orders freeze on federal assistance, throwing health programs into confusion The implications of Trump's broad pause on federal grants and loans weren't immediately clear, but could be sweeping.

Latest Trump memo orders freeze on #federalassistance, throwing #healthprograms into confusion

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Michigan officials address flood assistance challenges amid growing storm concerns FEMA faces limitations in flood assistance as Michigan grapples with increasing storm impacts.

FEMA is facing mounting criticism for its inadequate response to Michigan's flooding crisis, leaving residents desperate for better assistance.

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#DisasterResponse #CitizenPortal #FederalAssistance #ClimateResilience #MichiganFloods

'Drone Detection System' Deployed To Try and Solve Mystery Sightings

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said federal authorities sent "a state-of-the-art drone detection system" to her state...

#NewYorkNews #DroneTechnology #KathyHochul #PublicSafety #FederalAssistance

Willfully Ignorant

#hurricanehelene #democrats #federalassistance #democratsdeliver

#Republicans #donaldtrump #magacult #trumpcult #itsacult #magats #trumpderangementsyndrome

Pretty much sums it up 🎯

#fema #hurricanehelene #federalassistance #republicans #gop #republicanparty #magacult #trumpcult

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#southcarolina #hurricanehelene #federalassistance #democrats #democratsdeliver #voteblue #votebluenomatterwho #joebiden #Biden #presidentbiden #potus #kamalaharris

Never fails. And President Biden, unlike trump, will sign over assistance to Florida and not bat an eye or demand loyalty because he is a president for ALL of the people

#Florida #desantis #rondesantis #presidentbiden #Biden #joebiden #potus #democrats #hurricane #federalassistance #thankyoujoe