WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Announces Nearly $35 Million in Additional Federal Disaster Relief Funding * These funds will support states and local communities recovering from recent natural disasters WASHINGTON - Today, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced nearly $35 million in disaster relief funding to support ongoing recovery relief efforts from recent natural disasters. "Together  more