Congress Sewell, Alabama delegation ask Biden to increase federal for disaster relief The federal government currently covers 75 percent of eligible costs of FEMA public assistance grants for disaster recovery. John H. GlennJanuary 27, 2023
State Selma community organizers, faith leaders, residents come together Grassroots organizers are working to help residents of Selma after an EF-2 tornado struck the city. StaffJanuary 19, 2023
State Ivey, Britt, Sewell tour tornado damage in Selma and Autauga counties The tornado claimed six lives in Autauga County and caused massive devastation in Selma. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2023
National Biden grants disaster declaration for Alabama, triggering release of federal assistance Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced Sunday that President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Alabama. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
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