National Rep. Sewell promises to coordinate federal response to tornado damage in Black Belt “I am devastated and heartbroken by the tornado damage in my hometown of Selma and throughout the Black Belt," Sewell said. StaffJanuary 13, 2023
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... StaffMarch 21, 2022
State 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. GlennDecember 24, 2021
National 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 MoseleyAugust 30, 2021
Environment 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 BurkhalterAugust 9, 2021
Congress Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama. Brandon MoseleyDecember 22, 2020
News 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 MoseleyDecember 11, 2020
News 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. StaffOctober 20, 2020
Opinion Opinion | FEMA’s Hurricane Sally response So, how has FEMA performed in responding to Hurricane Sally? So far, pretty darn well. Bradley ByrneOctober 20, 2020
National 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... Brandon MoseleySeptember 24, 2020