FEMA announces $9 million in Helene recovery funds

The Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA) has approved nearly $9 million in federal funds to help communities across Tennessee rebuild following Hurricane Helene and other recent disasters. 

The funds are part of FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which is funded at a minimum of 75% federal share, typically with states incurring the remaining cost.  

Projects being funded as part of the $9 million include:  

• $3.7 million for emergency protective measures taken by Humphreys County School District following catastrophic flooding. 
• $1.4 million for various road repairs in Carter, Haywood and Unicoi counties and the city of Dyersburg. 
• $1.3 million for various electrical and utility repairs for Bolivar Energy Authority, Nashville Electric Service, Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative, and Unicoi County Gas Utility District. 
• $268,000 for building repairs to the Tennessee Department of Correction.  
• $1.2 million to remove debris from Cheatham and Tipton counties and the city of Grand Junction.