Missouri Disaster Aid Keeps Flowing Under New Officer Petersen
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Missouri’s major disaster declaration got an important update: Justin Petersen is now the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Catherine Sanders. This change, effective January 12, 2025, keeps disaster aid flowing smoothly to help communities recover and access funds for housing, counseling, and more. If you’re in Missouri, disaster support is still on track and ready to roll!
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Disaster Housing Help Available
If you live in Missouri and were affected by the declared disaster (FEMA-4877-DR), FEMA-authorized disaster housing assistance is available under CFDA 97.048 and 97.049 for reporting and drawing funds. This includes Federal Disaster Housing Assistance and Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households as listed in the notice.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Listed
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for individuals affected by the Missouri disaster is listed under CFDA 97.034 for reporting and drawing funds. If you lost work because of the disaster, DUA is one of the FEMA programs noted in the notice.
Crisis Counseling Funding
Crisis counseling support for people affected by the Missouri disaster is available under CFDA 97.032 for reporting and drawing funds. If you need short-term mental health support after the disaster, this program is listed in the FEMA notice.
Disaster Legal Services Provided
Disaster Legal Services for Missouri disaster survivors are available under CFDA 97.033 for reporting and drawing funds. This program supports legal help related to disaster recovery as listed in the FEMA notice.
Other Needs Assistance Listed
Presidentially-declared Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Households—Other Needs (CFDA 97.050) is included for reporting and drawing funds for the Missouri disaster. This covers other types of disaster-related needs beyond housing and immediate services.
Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation
FEMA funding for public assistance (CFDA 97.036) and Hazard Mitigation Grants (CFDA 97.039) is included for reporting and drawing funds for the Missouri disaster. These programs fund repairs to public infrastructure and projects to reduce future disaster risk in the affected area.
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2026-15944, Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.
2026-15946, Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.
2026-15943, Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
2026-15942, Final Flood Hazard Determinations
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
2026-15938, Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
2026-15941, Final Flood Hazard Determinations
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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Missouri’s disaster response just got a leadership update! Catherine R. Sanders is now the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Constance C. Johnson-Cage, to help manage recovery efforts. This change took effect on October 24, 2025, and keeps the disaster aid programs running smoothly for those affected.
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Michigan’s disaster declaration just got a power-up! Now, 13 counties and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians can get help fixing utilities after last year’s big disaster. This means more money and support are on the way to get lights back on and services running smoothly, starting from March 10, 2026.