This week, the nation’s governors called on Congress to replenish funding for the Disaster Relief Fund, or DRF, as soon as legislative work resumes in September.
The current shortfall within the DRF limits the ability of states and territories to mitigate disasters as they continue to evolve, escalate and cause lasting damage.
Without adequate access to funding, states and territories will remain vulnerable, and critical recovery efforts will be hindered.
With historic floods, hail, tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes causing stress to communities across the country, the governors said Congress must continue to work alongside federal agencies to ensure there is no gap in access to federal support programs for disaster response and recovery.
“We encourage Congress and federal agencies to work together to ensure our states and territories have the necessary resources to protect and rebuild the communities impacted by natural disasters,” the group said.
Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association, or NGA, is the bipartisan organization of the nation’s 55 governors.
Through NGA, governors share best practices, address issues of national and state interest and share innovative solutions that improve state government and support the principles of federalism.
Governors call on Congress to replenish disaster relief funding
- Lake County News reports
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