Overview
- FEMA said three separate DHS funding lapses slowed grant processing before approvals were issued on Wednesday.
- California’s emergency services office said Los Angeles and the Bay Area have not yet received their specific awards.
- The program reimburses expenses rather than providing upfront cash, so organizers need exact award amounts and timelines to finalize plans.
- Houston officials said the city was awarded about $65 million for police, fire, technology, and regional law enforcement support.
- A White House meeting with President Donald Trump, FIFA’s Gianni Infantino, and Andrew Giuliani preceded the release, and FEMA also set aside $250 million for drone mitigation.