FEMA approves more than $69 million for Mississippi storm recovery

PANOLA COUNTY, MISS. (WMC) - FEMA has approved more than $69 million in funding for 68 recovery and mitigation projects to help communities recover from recent storms and past disasters.

FEMA is awarding more than $66 million for 62 Public Assistance projects to reimburse Mississippi communities for debris removal, repairs to critical infrastructure and public-use facilities, and emergency protective measures.

Notable projects include:

• $11.2 million to the state for emergency protective measures following a severe winter storm and disaster

management costs.

• $8.3 million to Panola County for debris removal efforts.

• $6.5 million to Alcorn County for debris removal efforts.

• $5.9 million to Grenada County for debris removal efforts.

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