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FEMA Approves Over $867 Million for Disaster Recovery in 5 States
Funding will support debris removal, emergency measures, and infrastructure repairs in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
Published on Jan. 29, 2026
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved over $867 million in funding for 546 projects to support recovery efforts in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The funding will cover debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair or replacement of public infrastructure damaged by recent disasters in the region.
Why it matters
This substantial FEMA funding will provide critical support to communities in the affected states as they work to recover from the impacts of recent natural disasters. The assistance will help restore essential public services and infrastructure that were damaged or destroyed.
The details
The FEMA funding includes several major projects, such as $75.7 million for the West Belle Pass Barrier Headland Restoration Project in Louisiana, $59.7 million for waterline repairs in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and $47 million for state management costs in Texas related to Hurricane Harvey. Additional funds will go towards debris removal, emergency measures, and other permanent repairs across the region.
- The FEMA funding was recently approved in January 2026.
The players
FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, which provides disaster relief and recovery assistance to state and local governments.
President Trump
The former President of the United States under whose leadership this FEMA funding was approved.
Secretary Noem
The former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA.
What’s next
FEMA will continue to review additional projects and obligate funds on a rolling basis as eligibility is confirmed and scopes of work are finalized.
The takeaway
This substantial FEMA funding will provide critical support to help communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas recover from the impacts of recent natural disasters, allowing them to restore essential public services and infrastructure.
