Missouri FEMA Appoints New Coordinator: Catherine R. Sanders
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Missouri’s disaster response just got a leadership update! Catherine R. Sanders is now the new Federal Coordinating Officer, taking over from Constance C. Johnson-Cage as of October 24, 2025. This change keeps disaster aid flowing smoothly for folks affected by the major disaster declared last year, with all the usual support programs and funding still in place.
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation
For the Missouri disaster (FEMA-4867-DR), FEMA designated CFDA Nos. 97.036 (Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)) and 97.039 (Hazard Mitigation Grant) to be used for reporting and drawing funds.
Disaster Housing Assistance Designated
For the Missouri disaster (FEMA-4867-DR), FEMA designated CFDA Nos. 97.048 (Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households), 97.049 (Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households), and 97.050 (Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs) to be used for reporting and drawing funds.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Assigned
For the Missouri disaster (FEMA-4867-DR), FEMA designated CFDA No. 97.034 (Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)) to be used for reporting and drawing funds.
Community Loans and Cora Brown Fund
For the Missouri disaster (FEMA-4867-DR), FEMA designated CFDA Nos. 97.030 (Community Disaster Loans) and 97.031 (Cora Brown Fund) to be used for reporting and drawing funds.
Counseling and Legal Services Listed
For the Missouri disaster (FEMA-4867-DR), FEMA designated CFDA Nos. 97.032 (Crisis Counseling) and 97.033 (Disaster Legal Services) to be used for reporting and drawing funds.
Fire Management Assistance Designated
For the Missouri disaster (FEMA-4867-DR), FEMA designated CFDA No. 97.046 (Fire Management Assistance Grant) to be used for reporting and drawing funds.
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