LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA continues to support the state of Florida by approving nearly $178 million in federal disaster recovery funds in August, bringing the total approved since Jan. 20 to more than $804 million.
The state is leading recovery efforts from multiple federally declared disasters, most recently Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Since Jan. 20, FEMA has approved more than 2,900 state and local recovery projects through the state-managed Public Assistance program. This funding helps cover items like road repairs, critical infrastructure restoration, debris removal and other emergency actions taken to protect life and property following major disasters.
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Two years after Hurricane Ian, federal support tops $10.2 billion for households, businesses, communities and flood insurance policy holders. Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa, Florida, Sept. 28, 2022, as a Category 4 storm.
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Because of a shortage of affordable rental housing and delays in repair contractor availability, FEMA has approved the state of Florida’s request to extend the federal direct housing program by six months.
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FEMA is announcing $2,062,817 in grant funding to reimburse Okeechobee County for Hurricane Ian debris removal.
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FEMA is announcing $1,737,750 in grant funding to reimburse the city of Boynton Beach for upgrades to stormwater infrastructure to mitigate flood risk.
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Reducing “Loss of Utility” Impacts to Critical Facilities (Hurricane Ian Recovery Advisory 2)
This Recovery Advisory outlines observations from Hurricane Ian in Florida, DR-4673-FL, that provide insights regarding building improvement opportunities. These recommendations are applicable to buildings experiencing similar issues and need not be limited to the state or disaster in which they were observed.
Hurricane Ian Recovery Advisory 1: Designing for Flood Levels Above the Minimum Required Elevation After Hurricane Ian
This Recovery Advisory outlines observations from Hurricane Ian in Florida, DR-4673-FL, that provide insights regarding building improvement opportunities. These recommendations are applicable to buildings experiencing similar issues and need not be limited to the state or disaster in which they were observed.
Reducing Water Intrusion Through Windows and Doors (Hurricane Ian Recovery Advisory 3)
This Recovery Advisory provides important recommendations to reduce water intrusion through and around windows and doors due to wind-driven rain during extreme wind events.
Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief Volunteers
Tarping damaged roofs helps protect homes for the weeks or months it takes to repair and make homes livable again.
Hurricane Ian NFIP Claims Analysis
Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 12/18/2023 for 699821 - Lovers Key and Bonita Beach Nourishment, FEMA-DR-4673-FL, December 2023
Final Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 3/30/2023 for Temporary Group Housing, Heritage Heights Group Site, FEMA-DR-4673-FL, March 2023
Public Notice for 699821 - Lovers Key and Bonita Beach Nourishment, FEMA-DR-4673-FL, November 2023
Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment for 699821 - Lovers Key and Bonita Beach Nourishment, FEMA-DR-4673-FL, November 2023
Public Notice for FEMA Region 4 Temporary Group Housing, Deep Blue Group Site, FEMA-DR-4673-FL, May 2023