FEMA is out of cash, but they’re still covering some flood damages in Vermont

Operations
Written By Karena Nguyen

Source: Vermont Public (August 2024)

Significance: As of August 2024, FEMA cannot pay local and state government to fund infrastructure repairs because Congress has not yet passed a budget.

Description: FEMA has been operating under Immediate Needs Funding, which means they cannot support repair projects until Congress passes a budget, but they can support the individual assistance program. Under Immediate Needs Funding, FEMA can support “lifesaving and life-sustaining measures” and the individual assistance program.

Karena Nguyen
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