The PA program assists state, local, tribal, and territory sltt governments, along with eligible private nonprofit PNP organizations, to help communities respond to and recover from disasters

The Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters awarded the Oregon Department of Emergency Management $4.917 million on June 29, 2026, under the Disaster Grants–Public Assistance program (CFDA 97.036) to support disaster response and recovery activities in Salem, Oregon. The award obligates $4,917,226.63 for a period of performance extending through September 30, 2026. The Public Assistance program funds debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration, repair, or replacement of disaster-damaged public and eligible nonprofit facilities, and supports hazard mitigation and code compliance to protect facilities from future incidents. Oregon Department of Emergency Management serves as the state pass-through entity for federal disaster relief funding, distributing assistance to local governments, counties, tribal nations, and nonprofit organizations across Oregon.

FEMA provides federal grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the restoration, repair, or replacement of qualified disaster-damaged public and PNP facilities. The program also supports hazard mitigation and code compliance to protect facilities from future incidents.