FEMA Spent Nearly Half Its Disaster Budget in Just 8 Days
Criswell disclosed that as of Tuesday, FEMA had spent $9 billion of the $20 billion that Congress put in FEMA’s disaster fund Oct. 1 for the fiscal year that runs through Sept. 30, 2025. It was the first time FEMA has publicly stated how much money it has since Hurricane Helene hit the Southeast two weeks ago.
FEMA's Budget Can't Weather Another Hurricane
Hurricane season doesn't wrap up until Nov. 30, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's budget may not make it until then. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Wednesday that the agency is "meeting the immediate needs" after Hurricane Helene with the funds it currently has.
Follow the Money: Understanding FEMA's disaster budget in Hurricane Milton aftermath
In the event of natural disasters, it can be hard to understand the money, including whether or not FEMA has sufficient funding to respond and if Congress will approve additional relief.
FEMA has enough funding for Hurricane Milton. What’s next is less certain.
A disaster loan program at the Small Business Administration and other long-term FEMA projects could need an emergency infusion of cash to get through hurricane season.
Does FEMA have the budget for Milton relief?
As FEMA ramps up disaster aid for Hurricane Milton, rumors swirl about funding shortages and diverted relief money. Here's what FEMA is saying.
Impacted by Hurricane Milton? Here's how to apply for FEMA help
President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida following Hurricane Milton, according to a FEMA release.
What can I spend FEMA disaster assistance money on? What to know about Milton recovery
Here's a breakdown of what you can and can't spend FEMA money on after Hurricane Milton and what to do with your receipts.
Here's how to apply for FEMA aid after Hurricane Milton
As many try to rebuild their lives after Milton and Helene, FEMA continues to assess recovery needs — here's how you can apply for individual disaster aid.
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