Rural Health
News by Topic: Emergency preparedness and response
May 14, 2025 - Announces $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of
Labor to support disaster-relief jobs and training
opportunities for West Virginia residents impacted by
recent severe storms. Notes that the funding was
distributed to Workforce West Virginia through the Disaster
Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant program.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
May 6, 2025 - Announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding new food assistance approved for 13 Kentucky counties impacted by recent storms, tornadoes, and flooding. Notes that residents of 13 Kentucky counties may now be eligible for food assistance through USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Includes additional information on eligibility and how to apply for assistance.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
May 1, 2025 - Announces $2.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department
of Labor to support disaster-relief jobs and training
opportunities for Georgia residents impacted by Hurricane
Helene. Notes that the funding was distributed to the
Technical College System of Georgia through the Disaster
Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant program.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
May 1, 2025 - Announces $4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of
Labor to support disaster-relief jobs and training
opportunities for North Carolina residents impacted by
Hurricane Helene. Notes that the funding was distributed to
the North Carolina Department of Commerce Division of
Workforce Solutions through the Disaster Recovery National
Dislocated Worker Grant program.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
FEMA: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness
Federal Register
Apr 22, 2025 - Notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) seeking comments concerning the National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness, which identifies progress and gaps in individual and community preparedness and to better understand the motivational factors and barriers to preparedness that people face. Comments are due by May 22, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 22, 2025 - Announces $340.6 million in disaster assistance funding
from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support rural
communities impacted by recent natural disasters. Describes
electrical infrastructure investments in North Dakota and
hurricane recovery efforts in Tennessee and North Carolina,
among other investments.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture