By the Numbers 015
Funding For Debris Removal Is A High Priority
Release Date: December 10, 2008
Release Number: 1791-323
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Hurricane Ike's tremendous winds and strong storm surge left a path of destruction across southeast Texas, creating millions of cubic yards of debris. Debris removal is a priority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as Texas recovers from the disastrous affects of the hurricane.
FEMA does not remove debris. Rather, it reimburses for the cost of debris removal in eligible areas in declared counties to eliminate an immediate threat to lives, public health and safety; to ensure the economic recovery of affected communities; and to mitigate the risk to life and property.
Here are some quick numbers on debris removal to date:
- $140 Million Federal funds obligated for debris removal
- 18.7 million Cubic yards of debris removed
- 100 Percent of FEMA-funded debris removal in eligible areas until April 26, 2009.
- 80 Percent of debris removed in all the eligible areas
- 20 Counties in which debris removal is 100 percent complete.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Thursday, 11-Dec-2008 15:58:19