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 past disasters. 

The funds are part of FEMA’s Public Assistant grant 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. 
• $3 million for 10 public infrastructure projects including:
• $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 Corrections. 
• $1.2 million to remove debris from Cheatham and Tipton counties and the city of Grand Junction.