Amata Welcomes FEMA BRIC Grant for American Samoa Preparedness Efforts

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming a federal funding notice for American Samoa from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), announcing $220,542 through FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program.

Congresswoman Amata with Secretary Markwayne Mullin - Edited

The funding supports management costs for American Samoa's Fiscal Year 2022 BRIC project and is funded at a 100 percent federal cost share.

Amata is also recognizing the continued work of the Office of Disaster Assistance and Petroleum Management (ODAPM), under Director Lologa Olo, for its coordination with FEMA and ongoing preparedness, recovery, and mitigation efforts in the Territory.

"Although my first priority with grant notices is informing our people about available funding, it is also important to recognize the work taking place here at home that helps make these efforts possible," said Congresswoman Amata. "Thank you to ODAPM and everyone involved in helping American Samoa remain prepared and strengthening our readiness for future needs."

The BRIC program helps communities improve disaster preparedness, strengthen resilience, and support long-term planning before emergencies occur.

This funding supports the planning, coordination, reporting, oversight, and administrative work needed to manage preparedness and mitigation activities. While it is not direct public assistance or construction funding, it helps support the work behind disaster readiness efforts across the Territory.

This award is categorized as a Hazard Mitigation grant under FEMA's BRIC program and is authorized under Section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. FEMA provides the funding directly to American Samoa for administration and eligible use.

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