Washington, D.C. – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Governor Jared Polis of Colorado and Vice Chair Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma today called on Congress to replenish funding for the Disaster Relief Fund.
“Our nation’s Governors call on Congress to replenish funding for the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) as soon as legislative work resumes in September. The current shortfall within the DRF limits the ability of states and territories to mitigate disasters as they continue to evolve, escalate and cause lasting damage. Without adequate access to funding, states and territories will remain vulnerable, and critical recovery efforts will be hindered. With historic floods, hail, tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes causing stress to communities across the country, Congress must continue to work alongside federal agencies to ensure there is no gap in access to federal support programs for disaster response and recovery. We encourage Congress and federal agencies to work together to ensure our states and territories have the necessary resources to protect and rebuild the communities impacted by natural disasters.”
