FEMA Approves $114M for Debris Removal Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

FEMA has allocated an additional $114 million in funding for debris removal in the aftermath of the recent hurricane season. This funding is designated for several areas in the Tampa Bay region, including: According to FEMA, the agency has provided $927.6 million for Hurricane Milton, $378.3 million for Hurricane Helene, and $102.4 million for Hurricane…

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FEMA has allocated an additional $114 million in funding for debris removal in the aftermath of the recent hurricane season. This funding is designated for several areas in the Tampa Bay region, including:

  • $1,345,305 for Manatee County
  • $6,529,810 for the city of Madeira Beach
  • $2,868,489 for Highlands County
  • $7,717,350 for the city of Sarasota
  • $10,817,250 for Polk County
  • $80,676,180 for Hillsborough County

According to FEMA, the agency has provided $927.6 million for Hurricane Milton, $378.3 million for Hurricane Helene, and $102.4 million for Hurricane Debby. This funding reimburses state and local governments, as well as some nonprofit organizations, for emergency protective measures and debris removal efforts.

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