Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency 2
FEMA Announces Nearly $55 Million to Support Community Resilience and Recovery in Florida
LAKE MARY– FEMA announced nearly $55 million to help Florida strengthen community resilience, restore critical infrastructure and invest in mitigation measures to reduce future disaster damage. The approved funding is provided through FEMA’s Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. These programs help states, local communities, tribes and territories to rebuild safer communities and protect infrastructure from future events. The funding supports President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to improving federal disaster assistance and investing in projects that protect Americans. Today’s funding also includes more than $30 million under FEMA’s Public Assistance program across Florida. Notable Public Assistance projects include: Nearly $7 million for Florida Division of Emergency Management for various projects, including debris removal and to repair wastewater systems following Hurricane Ian and other severe storms.$6.2 million for Lee County, including $5.5 million for reconstruction of the Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier and Bait House following Hurricane Ian.$3.5 million for Hillsborough County for emergency protective measures, including debris clearance, immediately following Hurricane Helene.$1.4 million for City of St. Petersburg for fire department emergency response operations following Hurricane Milton. FEMA is also awarding more than $8 million for projects in the state of Florida through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to prevent or reduce future disaster damage.Notable Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects include:Nearly $2 million for Florida to elevate six homes in flood-prone area in Tampa. More than $1.5 million for Florida to improve 125 sanitary lift stations risk in City of Sanibel. More than $800,000 for Florida to strengthen wind-resistance and install generators for Hillsborough County.This funding includes more than $15 million for Disaster Case Management (DCM) program. FEMA coordinates directly with the state on all recovery and hazard mitigation projects, ensuring recovery is state-led and federally supported. These projects are part of FEMA’s ongoing support for state and local communities rebuilding from disasters. FEMA remains committed to helping communities recover from hurricanes, severe storms, tornadoes and wildfires, and to building resilience for the future. FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters. Follow FEMA online on X @FEMAor @FEMAEspanol, on Truth Social and on FEMA’s Facebook page or FEMA Espanol page and on FEMA’s YouTube channel. For preparedness information, follow the Ready Campaign on X at @Ready.gov, on Instagram at @Ready.gov, or on the Ready Facebook page.###
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