President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for the Havasupai Tribe
October 25, 2024
Washington, D.C. – President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today approved a disaster declaration for the Havasupai Tribe in Arizona following extensive flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Dorian.
The declaration authorizes federal assistance to supplement the tribe’s disaster response efforts. This assistance includes debris removal, emergency protective measures, and hazard mitigation for impacted public infrastructure.
The Havasupai Tribe’s reservation is located in the Grand Canyon National Park. The tribe has been severely impacted by flooding and landslides caused by Hurricane Dorian’s heavy rainfall. Homes, businesses, roads, and other infrastructure have been damaged or destroyed.
“The Biden-Harris Administration stands ready to provide all necessary assistance to the Havasupai Tribe as they recover from this devastating hurricane,” said President Biden. “We will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional support as needed.”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with the Havasupai Tribe to assess the damage and coordinate disaster response efforts. FEMA is also providing financial assistance to the tribe to help with recovery costs.
“The Havasupai Tribe is grateful for the Biden-Harris Administration’s swift response to our disaster declaration request,” said Havasupai Tribal Chairman Horatio Tsosie. “This federal assistance will be vital in helping our community rebuild and recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Dorian.”
The Havasupai Tribe is one of 22 federally recognized tribes in Arizona. The tribe has a population of approximately 600 people. The Havasupai reservation is located in a remote and rugged area of the Grand Canyon, making access to resources and assistance challenging.
Additional Information
- The disaster declaration for the Havasupai Tribe covers the period of October 22-November 5, 2024.
- FEMA has deployed a team of personnel to the Havasupai reservation to assist with disaster response efforts.
- The Havasupai Tribe has established a disaster relief fund to accept donations from the public.
For more information on the Havasupai Tribe and Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts, please visit the FEMA website at fema.gov or the Havasupai Tribe website at havasupaitribe.org.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Havasupai Tribe
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