FEMA Approves More Than $69.3 Million to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas

DENTON, Texas - FEMA announced the approval of more than $69.3 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for projects across the Region 6 states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

These two programs empower states, local communities, Tribal Nations and territories to recover to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and 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.

Public Assistance Funding

The funding approved recently includes more than $67.7 million under FEMA's Public Assistance program awarded to Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

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.

• More than $4.6 million to the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for debris removal operations as a result of the federally declared disaster for wildfires, flooding, mudflows and straight-line winds in 2022
• More than $1 million to the Texas Military Department for emergency protective measures as a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding in 2025
• More than $1 million to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Francine in 2024
• More than $502,000 to Roger Mills County in Oklahoma to fund costs for firefighting activities as a result of 840 Road Fire in 2025
• More than $421,000 to West Memphis School District in Arkansas for building exterior, building interior, contents and other repairs or replacements as a result of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in 2025.

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding

In addition, FEMA has awarded more than $1.6 million for one project in New Mexico and two in Texas 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 territory 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.

Projects reimbursed through Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding:

• More than $840,000 to the city of Friendswood, Texas, to fund a comprehensive drainage plan
• More than $504,000 to Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, to fund drainage and stormwater management as a result of the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire in 2024
• More than $270,000 to the Texas Division of Emergency Management to fund hazardous fuels reduction and vegetation management

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 from future disasters.

About FEMA Region 6

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