Missouri Disaster Team Gets New Leader on Board
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Missouri’s major disaster declaration got an update on January 12, 2026, with a new Federal Coordinating Officer, Justin Petersen, taking over from Catherine Sanders. This change keeps disaster aid flowing smoothly for folks affected by the disaster, covering everything from housing help to legal services. If you’re in Missouri, disaster support continues strong with no delays in sight!
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Disaster Housing Assistance Available
For the State of Missouri under FEMA-4885-DR, the notice lists CFDA 97.048 (Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households), CFDA 97.049 (Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households), and CFDA 97.050 (Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs) to be used for reporting and drawing funds. This amendment is to the July 22, 2025 declaration and the change occurred on January 12, 2026.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Listed
The notice lists CFDA 97.034 (Disaster Unemployment Assistance, DUA) for reporting and drawing funds for the FEMA-4885-DR disaster declaration in Missouri. The amendment to the declaration is dated July 22, 2025 and this change occurred on January 12, 2026.
Counseling and Legal Services Covered
For Missouri's FEMA-4885-DR declaration, CFDA 97.032 (Crisis Counseling) and CFDA 97.033 (Disaster Legal Services) are listed for reporting and drawing funds. The amendment references the original declaration dated July 22, 2025 and notes the change occurred on January 12, 2026.
Public Assistance and Mitigation Funds
The notice lists CFDA 97.036 (Disaster Grants--Public Assistance), CFDA 97.039 (Hazard Mitigation Grant), and CFDA 97.046 (Fire Management Assistance Grant) to be used for reporting and drawing funds under Missouri's FEMA-4885-DR declaration. The amendment to the declaration is from July 22, 2025 and this change occurred on January 12, 2026.
Community Loans and Cora Brown Fund Listed
The notice lists CFDA 97.030 (Community Disaster Loans) and CFDA 97.031 (Cora Brown Fund) for reporting and drawing funds for the FEMA-4885-DR declaration in Missouri. The amendment references the July 22, 2025 declaration and notes the change occurred on January 12, 2026.
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