Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg tour Baltimore bridge collapse site, outline federal support for Maryland
Government officials, including President Biden and Secretary Buttigieg, committed federal support after the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster in Baltimore.
Key actions involve rapid resource allocation, support for maintaining commerce flow, and streamlining regulatory processes to expedite recovery efforts. [ more ]
Federal disaster aid in response to September flooding is heading to Brooklyn
President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Brooklyn and two other counties impacted by heavy rain and flooding.
The declaration will provide federal assistance for recovery and reconstruction efforts including debris removal and repairs to public buildings and infrastructure. [ more ]