DHS announces more than $2.2 billion for disaster recovery

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DHS/FEMA has announced and approved distribution of more than $2.2 billion in disaster relief funding for recovery efforts.

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced more than $2.2 billion in disaster relief funding on January 29, 2026, to support 1,721 recovery projects nationwide. The funds will be distributed through FEMA’s Public Assistance program to states and local communities for repairs to schools, utilities, transportation, water and wastewater systems, debris removal, and emergency protective measures. The announcement lists specific awards to multiple state agencies and local utilities affected by storms including Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Ida.
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Official Department of Homeland Security and FEMA press releases dated January 29, 2026 state that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced "more than $2.2 billion in disaster relief funding" to support ongoing recovery efforts, to be distributed through FEMA’s Public Assistance program for 1,721 recovery projects. The releases list example allocations and describe the funds’ purpose and distribution. Verdict: True — the claim matches contemporaneous official DHS/FEMA announcements and details about the $2.2+ billion allocation.

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  1. Update · Jan 30, 2026, 05:28 AMTrue
    Official Department of Homeland Security and FEMA press releases dated January 29, 2026 state that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced "more than $2.2 billion in disaster relief funding" to support ongoing recovery efforts, to be distributed through FEMA’s Public Assistance program for 1,721 recovery projects. The releases list example allocations and describe the funds’ purpose and distribution. Verdict: True — the claim matches contemporaneous official DHS/FEMA announcements and details about the $2.2+ billion allocation.
  2. Original article · Jan 29, 2026

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