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BrieffundingSep 2, 2026

Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for Four Colorado Counties

FEMA said federal disaster assistance is available to Colorado to support recovery in areas hit by wildfires, flooding and mudslides between June 27 and July 29, 2026 [2]. Public Assistance funding is available on a cost-sharing basis to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofits for emergency work and repair or replacement of damaged facilities in Custer, Dolores, Ouray and Pueblo counties [2]. Katherine B. Fox was named Federal Coordinating Officer for recovery operations, and additional designations may follow [2].

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Sources

  1. fema.gov · Trump Administration Delivers More Than $4 Million Through FEMA to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters in Alaska Sep 8, 2026
  2. fema.gov · President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Colorado Sep 4, 2026
  3. fema.gov · Trump Administration Delivers Nearly $36 Million Through FEMA to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin Sep 4, 2026
  4. fema.gov · Trump Administration Delivers More Than $7 Million Through FEMA to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in New York Sep 4, 2026

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