Leech Lake Band gets federal storm recovery aid declaration
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
A major disaster was declared for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe after severe storms hit on June 21, 2025. This means federal help is coming, covering 75% of eligible costs for repairs and aid. The disaster declaration started on October 22, 2025, and a special FEMA officer is now in charge to make sure help gets where it’s needed fast.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Individual Disaster Aid Authorized
If you are a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe affected by the severe storms and straight-line winds on June 21, 2025, the President authorized Individual Assistance on October 22, 2025. This means eligible individuals in the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe can apply for federal help for losses caused by that event.
Public Assistance: Federal Pays 75%
For the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the declaration authorizes Public Assistance and Other Needs Assistance and limits Federal funds to 75 percent of total eligible costs under section 408. The declaration covering the June 21, 2025 storms was issued October 22, 2025.
Specific Federal Disaster Programs Made Available
The declaration makes multiple federal disaster programs available to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, including CFDA 97.030 (Community Disaster Loans); 97.031 (Cora Brown Fund); 97.032 (Crisis Counseling); 97.033 (Disaster Legal Services); 97.034 (Disaster Unemployment Assistance); 97.046 (Fire Management Assistance Grant); 97.048–97.050 (Disaster Housing Assistance and Other Needs); 97.036 (Disaster Grants–Public Assistance); and 97.039 (Hazard Mitigation Grant). These programs cover a range of supports from temporary housing and counseling to loans and mitigation funds.
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Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-08884, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
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.
Next: 2026-08886, North Dakota; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
North Dakota got hit hard by storms, winds, and tornadoes in August 2025, so the President declared it a major disaster on October 22, 2025. This means federal help is coming, covering 75% of repair costs in seven counties, with money and support ready to speed up recovery. A special FEMA officer is now in charge to make sure aid flows smoothly and quickly.