Submitted

FEMA announced the approval of more than $72 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and protect infrastructure from future events. With this funding, President Donald J. Trump is keeping his promise to reform federal disaster support and ensure that taxpayer money is spent only on projects that deliver safety and security to the American people.

The funding approved today includes more than $48 million under FEMA’s Public Assistance program awarded across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

FEMA disburses this money to states and local communities because they are best positioned to know how these funds will be most effectively spent. The funded projects include repairs to critical infrastructure, restoration of public buildings, road repairs and reimbursement for costs incurred to ensure public health and safety after a disaster.

Examples of projects reimbursed through Public Assistance funding approved today include:

• $23.6 million to the Omaha Public Power District in Nebraska for permanent repairs.

• $3.2 million to the Perry County School District No. 32 in Missouri for emergency protective measures.

• $2.3 million to the City of Rock Valley in Iowa for debris removal.

• $1.4 million to Chae County in Kansas for debris removal.

FEMA is also awarding more than $22 million for projects in Iowa that will prevent, eliminate or reduce future disaster-related damage. This money is being distributed through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Through this program, state, local or territory governments and Tribal Nations take proactive mitigation measures such as acquiring hazard-prone homes and businesses, protecting against floods through elevations and drainage improvement projects, building safe rooms and upgrading utilities and infrastructure.

Examples of projects reimbursed through Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding approved today include:

• Over $22 million to the City of Rock Valley, Iowa, for the acquisition of flood damaged homes.

FEMA coordinates directly with the state on all hazard mitigation projects. This aligns with FEMA’s principles of ensuring that disaster recovery and mitigation is state-led and federally supported.

These projects are the latest examples of billions of dollars in disaster recovery provided by FEMA to support state and local communities as they work to rebuild from recent natural disasters.

In addition, FEMA approved approximately $2.9 million in an Individual Assistance grant to the state of Missouri. This grant directly supports individuals, families and communities by addressing urgent post-disaster needs such as disaster case management.

FEMA continues its renewed commitment to help communities recover from disasters like hurricanes, severe storms, tornadoes and wildfires while making them more resilient from future disasters.