FEMA

State

Alabama receiving nearly $312 million to aid hurricane recovery

A majority of the funds are designated by HUD for the areas most impacted by the hurricanes, which include all of Mobile and Baldwin counties.

March 21, 2022

FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during October storms in Jefferson, Shelby counties

The deadly October storms inundated much of Birmingham's metro area, including Pelham and Hoover.

John H. Glenn

December 24, 2021

Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana

Hurricane Ida came ashore in Louisiana as a strong Category 4 storm with sustained winds of over 100 miles an hour.

Brandon Moseley

August 30, 2021

Alabama gets $27.2 million to reduce effects of climate change

Climate change is exacerbating floods, hurricanes, wildfires and other events, the White House said.

Eddie Burkhalter

August 9, 2021

Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief

The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.

Brandon Moseley

December 22, 2020

Alabama counties to receive federal natural disaster assistance for Hurricane Zeta

The decision came following a phone call between the governor and President Trump.

Brandon Moseley

December 11, 2020

Federal assistance following Sally tops $100 million, one month remains to apply

The deadline to register for assistance from FEMA and the SBA is Nov. 19, 2020.

October 20, 2020

Opinion

FEMA’s Hurricane Sally response

So, how has FEMA performed in responding to Hurricane Sally? So far, pretty darn well.

Bradley Byrne

October 20, 2020

SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses, residents affected by Hurricane Sally

Businesses and residents in Alabama counties designated as disaster areas after Hurricane Sally can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Small Business Administration administrator Jovita Carranza issued a statement following the announcement of the presidential disaster declaration, which began Sept. 14. “The SBA is strongly committed to providing Alabama … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 24, 2020

Tuberville campaign: Democrats’ criticism on Hurricane Sally was false

Alabama Democratic Party executive Director Wade Perry last week released a statement criticizing GOP Senate nominee Tommy Tuberville for being silent on Hurricane Sally. In response, Tuberville’s campaign manager, Paul Shashy, slammed the ADP, saying that their statement was untrue. Shashy pointed to a recording from a radio interview with Jack Campbell on 93.1 FM … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 23, 2020