FEMA approves additional $37 Million for Georgia Recovery

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FEMA approved an additional $36.6 million to support disaster recovery in Georgia.

Most of this funding comes from FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which has already provided $1.5 billion to help Georgia recover and rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The Public Assistance program provides funds for state and local government response and recovery work at no less than a 75% federal cost share.

The recently approved recovery projects include:

  • $25.5 million to The Medical Center, Inc. for emergency protective measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
  • $2.7 million to University Health Services, Inc. for emergency protective measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
  • $971,000 to Excelsior Electric Membership Corporation to repair the power distribution system damaged by Hurricane Helene.
  • $441,000 to Chatham County for management costs.
  • $131,500 to Appling Healthcare to repair or replace building exteriors damaged by Hurricane Helene.

Additionally, FEMA approved $6.7 million for Georgia’s disaster case management program, directly supporting individuals and households with complex needs following Hurricane Helene.

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