ATLANTA â Gov. Brian Kemp has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for severe storms and tornadoes that occurred in the state on March 25-26, based on joint federal, state and local preliminary damage assessments totaling more than $28 million. The disaster declaration was approved by President Biden, making public assistance available for eight counties in Georgia. The governorâs request for Individual Assistance is still being reviewed by FEMA.
âThe declaration provides resources that will assist in balancing the cost of damages from the severe weather and tornadoes event,â GEMA/HS Director Chris Stallings said in a news release. âIt will be a great help to the communities recovering from this event.â
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Six North Georgia counties eligible for federal disaster aid
(Cleveland)- White County is among several North Georgia counties set to receive federal aid to help rebuild from severe storms that hit the area earlier this year.
President Joe Biden this week issued a major disaster declaration for eight counties in Georgia hit hardest by the storms, freeing up federal assistance. The storms on March 25 and 26 spurred heavy rain and tornadoes, causing more than $28 million in damage across Georgia.
“The declaration provides resources that will assist in balancing the cost of damages from the severe weather and tornadoes event,” says Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security Director Chris Stallings. “It will be a great help to the communities recovering from this event.”
Hospital Gets FEMA Grant to Protect Against Storm Surge
The hazard-mitigation program is a source of federal assistance for communities that have been declared major disaster areas. The intent is strengthening communities by improving buildings and critical infrastructure.
May 06, 2021 •
Bob Self/Florida Times-Union/TNS (TNS) - Ascension St. Vincent’s has received an $8.4 million federal grant to protect its Riverside campus from hurricane-related winds and storm surges.
The money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program will help fund the installation of windows and doors that can withstand winds of 142 miles per hour. Also part of the upgrade will be the addition of 1,900 linear feet of vertical flood barrier to the St. Johns River seawall adjacent to the hospital and a stormwater pumping system to reduce localized flooding, according to FEMA.
Ascension St. Vincent’s has received an $8.4 million federal grant to protect its Riverside campus from hurricane-related winds and storm surges.
The money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program will help fund the installation of windows and doors that can withstand winds of 142 miles per hour. Also part of the upgrade will be the addition of 1,900 linear feet of vertical flood barrier to the St. Johns River seawall adjacent to the hospital and a stormwater pumping system to reduce localized flooding, according to FEMA.
The grant stems from the impacts of Hurricane Irma in 2017.
The total cost of the work and Ascension St. Vincent s share of the cost was unavailable Wednesday. Also, there is no construction or completion timeline, according to Ascension St. Vincent s spokesman Kyle Sieg.
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KENTUCKY President Joe Biden has approved Gov. Andy Beshear s request for a major disaster declaration from the federal government. The president approved the request late Wednesday and ordered federal assistance to support Kentucky communities recover from recent winter storms.
What You Need To Know
President Joe Biden has approved Gov. Andy Beshear s request for a major disaster declaration
Biden ordered federal assistance to support Kentucky communities recover from recent winter storms
Beshear requested assistance on March 19 after severe winter storms rolled through Kentucky
Federal funding is available to the Commonwealth, eligible local governments, and to certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities