Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. marked the third anniversary of the EF-3 tornado that devastated parts of the city, noting that while significant progress has been made, recovery efforts are still ongoing in some neighborhoods. Housing assistance programs, repairs, and reconstruction continue for residents who lost their homes or sustained major damage in the storm.

The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires, and hurricanes, leaving local leaders increasingly anxious. Rural communities across the country — including in Pennsylvania — are warning that without federal mitigation funding, they are dangerously exposed to the next major storm or disaster.

Clean up efforts in the Union City area are entering their third week following the deadly March 6 tornado. As costs continue to mount for both the county and property owners, Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh says he doesn't believe the totality of the damage will qualify for funding from FEMA, unlike areas in Northern Michigan hit by last year's severe ice storm. Walsh does say emergency relief funding from the state is possible, but will take time.https://wtvbam.com/2026/03/27/branch-county-officials-not-expecting-fema-funding-as-tornado-clean-up-enters-third-week/

The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday opened applications for a major resilience grant program that the agency canceled last year, less than three weeks after a federal judge ordered FEMA to make the funding available. FEMA will make $1 billion available for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, which helps states, local governments, territories and tribes take on preparedness projects to harden against natural hazards like fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes. "When done correctly, mitigation activities save lives and reduce the cost of future disasters," said Karen S. Evans, FEMA's acting leader.

Pleasant Hill residents have one month left for rebuilding assistance after an EF-2 tornado tore through the community back in 2024, leaving widespread damage. The disaster declaration tied to the storm is set to end at the end of April, and local officials are urging remaining affected households to take advantage of the aid while it is still available.

Springfield-based Convoy of Hope has completed its relief work in Michigan and is now responding to tornado damage in Indiana and Illinois, where two people were killed. Convoy of Hope's work in Michigan wrapped up as the state increased support in areas hit by four tornadoes earlier this month — storms that destroyed dozens of homes and businesses and killed four people. "It really is neighbor helping neighbor," said Ethan Forhetz of Convoy of Hope.

U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin issued a proposal to harmonize existing Clean Air Act regulations and cut red tape for incinerators to help state, local, and Tribal governments prevent and respond to natural disasters. EPA's proposal, if finalized, will end decades of confusion surrounding CAA regulations and permits for incinerators, especially regarding how and when they can be utilized for debris cleanup following natural disasters.

Multiple state and federal leaders got a better look at the widespread March 6th tornado damage in Southwest Michigan after taking a tour through the affected counties. The visit signals growing pressure on the federal government to issue a major disaster declaration that would unlock critical relief funding for devastated communities.

As deadly tornadoes tore through the Midwest and Plains last weekend, state and local search-and-rescue teams were left without a key tornado-tracking tool after a critical contract was allowed to lapse under Kristi Noem's FEMA leadership.

Crews are working to rebuild Lake Village, Indiana, from cleaning up damage left behind by a deadly tornado that tore through the small community. Residents face a long road ahead as they sift through the wreckage of their homes and belongings. "They're starting life over," said one relief worker on the ground, describing the scale of destruction left in the tornado's wake.

President Trump has agreed to provide additional federal funding to support Michigan's recovery from a severe ice storm that caused widespread damage across the state. The federal assistance will help local communities repair infrastructure and support residents affected by the storm.

I am glad the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released funds to protect Whatcom County homes from future devastating floods. This support is long overdue to communities impacted by the devastating floods in November 2021. I will keep fighting for federal dollars to help Northwest Washington communities recover from natural disasters and prepare for future disasters.

The deadly tornado outbreak that struck Illinois and Indiana has raised serious concerns among residents and local officials about whether FEMA will be able to adequately respond to the disaster in a timely manner. Community leaders are urging the federal government to quickly issue a major disaster declaration to unlock aid for thousands of displaced families.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced about $531 million in block grant funding for eligible Georgia farmers more than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated farmers across swathes of the state. "We know that farmers, and certainly farmers and ranchers in this state have really, really been hurting and struggling," Rollins said at the Georgia Capitol on Tuesday.

The USDA signed a disaster declaration for Florida following winter freeze events that caused an estimated $3.1 billion in agricultural losses, making affected farmers eligible for emergency federal assistance programs.

A report by Democratic lawmakers sharpens scrutiny of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's personal review of FEMA expenditures, with two senators charging that her directive requiring sign-off on any department expense over $100,000 unlawfully delayed tens of millions of dollars in disaster recovery grants and contracts to communities still rebuilding.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced that applications for the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program will open on March 16, offering relief to farmers, ranchers, and foresters in eligible counties who suffered losses from the hurricane.

FEMA allotted $5 billion in disaster assistance to states following a controversial spending halt ordered by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, though the payments drained a large share of FEMA's budget reserves, raising questions about the agency's ability to respond to future disasters.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Washington businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the 2025 Severe Winter Storms occurring Dec. 5 – 22, 2025, issued in response to a request from Gov. Bob Ferguson

More than a year after devastating wildfires tore through the Los Angeles region, residents continue to face significant rebuilding challenges, with many expressing frustration over mounting delays, permitting hurdles, and what some are calling a 'fatigue factor' setting in across impacted communities.