City Of Durham Eligible For More Than $2 Million In FEMA Funds For Ice Storm Debris Removal
Release Date: February 21, 2003
Release Number: R4-03-20
Raleigh, NC -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that it will provide more than $2 million in federal funds to help cover the cost of debris removal that was undertaken by the City of Durham following the ice storm that struck portions of North Carolina in early December. FEMA funding of other city storm-related reimbursements are expected in the near future.
"Ensuring that vital community services are restored as quickly as possible is part of our continuing commitment to help North Carolina achieve a full and lasting recovery," said FEMA Director Joe M. Allbaugh.
FEMA provides 75 percent, or $2,120,625 of the project's $2,827,500 cost, with the remaining 25 percent coming from the State.
The funds are made available under the FEMA Public Assistance program to the 43 counties that were named after North Carolina was declared a disaster area by President Bush. Under the program, which is administered by the State of North Carolina, eligible disaster-related costs are reimbursed to government and certain non-profit units providing essential government-like services in the area of emergency protective measures, debris removal, and restoration of public facilities.
In addition to the City of Durham, as the result of the ice storm, nearly 300 other applications for reimbursement have been submitted to FEMA from governmental units, cities, special districts and private non-profit agencies.
Last Modified: Friday, 18-Apr-2003 12:45:11