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FEMA Approves Over $867M for Disaster Recovery
Funding will support projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved over $867 million in funding for 546 recovery projects across several states, including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repairs to public infrastructure damaged by recent disasters. This regional funding is part of a broader $2.2 billion in Public Assistance projects approved by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA for communities across the U.S.
Why it matters
The FEMA Public Assistance program provides essential funding to state, tribal, territorial and local governments, as well as certain private non-profits, to support their response and recovery efforts following major disasters or emergencies. This significant investment will help impacted communities in the region rebuild critical infrastructure and recover from the damage caused by recent natural disasters.
The details
The approved projects include $75.7 million for the West Belle Pass Barrier Headland Restoration Project in Louisiana, $59.7 million for waterline repairs in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, $47 million for state management costs in Texas related to Hurricane Harvey, $37.5 million for permanent repairs to the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association, and $30 million for debris removal operations in Texas.
- The funding was approved by FEMA in February 2026.
The players
FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters.
President Trump
The former President of the United States who was in office during the time these disaster recovery funds were approved.
Secretary Noem
The former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security who oversaw FEMA during the approval of these disaster recovery funds.
The takeaway
This significant investment by FEMA will provide critical support to communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas as they work to recover from the damage caused by recent natural disasters. The funding will help restore public infrastructure, remove debris, and implement emergency protective measures, demonstrating FEMA's commitment to helping people before, during and after disasters.
