Leech Lake disaster coordinator updated for ongoing aid programs
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe disaster declaration got an important update: Darrin Ricketts is now the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Fredric Kaehler. This change took effect on October 23, 2025, and keeps disaster aid programs like housing help and crisis counseling ready to roll. If you’re involved, expect smooth coordination and continued support as recovery efforts move forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Disaster Housing Assistance Available
For the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe disaster (FEMA-4894-DR), CFDA 97.048, 97.049, and 97.050 are designated to be used for reporting and drawing funds for Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households, Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households, and Other Needs. If you are in the declared disaster area, these housing-related CFDA entries are identified for use in recovery reporting and funding.
Crisis Counseling and Legal Services
The notice lists CFDA 97.032 (Crisis Counseling) and 97.033 (Disaster Legal Services) to be used for reporting and drawing funds for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe disaster. These CFDA entries are designated for use in recovery activities for those affected in the declared area.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
CFDA 97.034 (Disaster Unemployment Assistance) is listed to be used for reporting and drawing funds for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe disaster. This CFDA entry is identified for use in recovery-related funding actions in the declared area.
Grants, Loans, and Public Assistance Identified
The notice identifies CFDA 97.030 (Community Disaster Loans), 97.031 (Cora Brown Fund), 97.036 (Disaster Grants—Public Assistance), and 97.039 (Hazard Mitigation Grant) to be used for reporting and drawing funds for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe disaster. These CFDA entries are designated for use in recovery funding and public assistance reporting for the declared disaster.
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