DHS/FEMA Approves $2.5 Million For Debris Removal In Jackson/Madison County, Tenn.
Release Date: September 4, 2003
Release Number: R4-03-161
Atlanta, GA -- Department of Homeland Security Emergency Response and Preparedness Under Secretary Michael D. Brown, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), today announced approval of a $2.5 million grant to pay for countywide debris removal in the city of Jackson and Madison County, Tennessee.
The grant will help pay to remove an estimated 200,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris, such as fallen trees, limbs and stumps from the May storms.
"Part of our mission in Tennessee is to ensure that communities are able to get up and running quickly following a disaster," said Brown. "This grant program helps make that happen for Jackson and Madison County."
FEMA will reimburse 75 percent, or $2,503,095 dollars. Jackson and Madison County will pay one quarter of the cost, or $834,365 dollars.
Debris removal is a part of the FEMA Public Assistance program that makes available funds for reimbursement of disaster-related costs to state and local governments and certain non-profit agencies that provide essential services to the community.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages Citizen Corps, the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Friday, 05-Sep-2003 09:29:41