Biden increases federal cost share for Guam typhoon recovery efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Deanne Criswell announced yesterday that President Joe Biden made additional disaster assistance available to the territory of Guam to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar from May 22-29, 2023.

The President authorized the federal cost-share for the major disaster declaration to be increased from 75% to 90%. The major disaster declaration made federal funding available for Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, Housing Assistance and Other Needs Assistance for the total eligible costs. (PR)