Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Native Village of Kipnuk and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation's efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from August 16 to August 18, 2024.
Federal funding is available to the Native Village of Kipnuk and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storm and flooding.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the Native Village of Kipnuk.
Mr. Lance E. Davis of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been appointed to coordinate Federal recovery operations in the affected areas.
Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the Tribal Nation and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
