FEMA approved an additional $36.6 million to support disaster recovery in Georgia.
Most of this funding comes from FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which has already provided $1.5 billion to help Georgia recover and rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The Public Assistance program provides funds for state and local government response and recovery work at no less than a 75% federal cost share.
The recently approved recovery projects include:
- $25.5 million to The Medical Center, Inc. for emergency protective measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
- $2.7 million to University Health Services, Inc. for emergency protective measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
- $971,000 to Excelsior Electric Membership Corporation to repair the power distribution system damaged by Hurricane Helene.
- $441,000 to Chatham County for management costs.
- $131,500 to Appling Healthcare to repair or replace building exteriors damaged by Hurricane Helene.
Additionally, FEMA approved $6.7 million for Georgia’s disaster case management program, directly supporting individuals and households with complex needs following Hurricane Helene.