$1.1 Million Obligated For Debris Removal In The City Of Houston
Release Date: September 26, 2001
Release Number: 1379-107
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Houston, TX -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said today it has obligated $1.1 million to the State of Texas for debris removal for the city of Houston.
Run-off from heavy rains from Tropical Storm Allison flooded approximately 100 square miles of Houston causing damage to more than 38,000 homes.
FEMA provides 75 percent of the project's $1.5 million cost and the 25 percent non-federal share comes from local resources.
The Harris County project is funded for debris removal from public property and public right-of-ways to assigned, approved landfills for disposal. Reimbursement for additional labor costs for waste crews is also included in the plan.
"Removing debris after a disaster is essential to the vitality of our cities," said FEMA Director Joe M. Allbaugh. "I applaud all those who take an active part is this phase of the recovery."
The funds are made available under the FEMA Public Assistance Program. The State of Texas administers the program. Under the program, eligible disaster-related costs are reimbursed to government units and certain non-profits providing essential government-like services in the areas of emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of public facilities.
Last Modified: Friday, 17-Oct-2003 10:50:27