FEMA has announced that nearly $9 million in federal funding is now available to communities in Tennessee affected by Tropical Storm Helene and other past disasters.
This money is available as part of FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program, which is funded at a minimum of 75% federal share.
Here is a list of some of the notable projects FEMA will help fund for the state and local communities:
- $3.7 million for emergency protective measures taken by Humphreys County School District following catastrophic flooding.
- $3 million for 10 public infrastructure projects including:
- $1.4 million for various road repairs in Carter, Haywood and Unicoi counties and the city of Dyersburg.
- $1.3 million for various electrical and utility repairs for Bolivar Energy Authority, Nashville Electric Service, Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative, and Unicoi County Gas Utility District.
- $268,000 for building repairs to the Tennessee Department of Corrections.
- $1.2 million to remove debris from Cheatham and Tipton counties and the city of Grand Junction following Helene.
The original announcement can be found here.