FEMA

Rep. Sewell to host live Telephone Town Hall on disaster assistance

Thursday’s town hall is the latest in an ongoing effort to recover and rebuild after the January tornadoes.

March 8, 2023

Sewell to host Disaster Assistance Resource Fair in Selma

The resource fair will be on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

February 21, 2023

Sewell hosts Dallas County Disaster Relief update, press conference

"The road to recovery is a marathon and not a sprint," Sewell said Tuesday.

February 15, 2023

Sewell to host disaster relief update, press conference with local officials

There is an ongoing federal, state, and local partnership to recover from the Jan. 12 storms.

February 14, 2023

Sewell, Alabama delegation ask Biden to increase federal for disaster relief

The federal government currently covers 75 percent of eligible costs of FEMA public assistance grants for disaster recovery.

John H. Glenn

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January 27, 2023

Selma community organizers, faith leaders, residents come together

Grassroots organizers are working to help residents of Selma after an EF-2 tornado struck the city.

January 19, 2023

Ivey, Britt, Sewell tour tornado damage in Selma and Autauga counties

The tornado claimed six lives in Autauga County and caused massive devastation in Selma.

Jacob Holmes

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January 16, 2023

Biden grants disaster declaration for Alabama, triggering release of federal assistance

Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced Sunday that President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Alabama.

January 16, 2023

Rep. Sewell promises to coordinate federal response to tornado damage in Black Belt

“I am devastated and heartbroken by the tornado damage in my hometown of Selma and throughout the Black Belt," Sewell said.

January 13, 2023