Trump Administration Delivers Nearly $36 Million Through FEMA to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in[...]

CHICAGO - Today, FEMA announced the approval of nearly $36 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects as well as funding under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover from disasters, to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and to 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 includes $29 million under FEMA's Public Assistance program awarded across three 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 recently reimbursed through the Public Assistance program include:

• $12 million to Aultman Health Foundation in Ohio for emergency protective measures and critical medical care costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• $2.7 million to Michigan Department of Technology/Management & Budget to remove disaster debris and grant access for communication tower repairs after the severe winter storm in northern Michigan in 2025.
• $1.3 million to Michigan State Police - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division for state management costs related to the April 2026 severe storms and flooding across the state.
• $800,000 to Wisconsin Emergency Management for costs to administer the Public Assistance program after severe storms and flooding in the Milwaukee metro area in 2025.

FEMA is also awarding more than $5.7 million for projects in Michigan and Wisconsin 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 or territorial governments and 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 recently reimbursed through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program include:

• More than $4.9 million approved for the state of Michigan for improvements to stormwater and sewer facilities ensuring continued service and minimizing disruptions to more than 185,000 residents in Oakland County.
• More than $139,000 approved for the state of Wisconsin for the second phase of a flood study that will investigate the causes of flooding on a major road in Wrightstown, evaluate potential mitigation options and support the development of a future project to better protect the community.

FEMA also approved more than $854,000 through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program to empower the state of Ohio to take decisive, proactive steps to protect their communities from potential disasters. This grant will fund embankment stabilization along Miami Street in Toledo, protecting homes, critical infrastructure and keeping vital roads open during heavy rain events in the city.

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 to future disasters.