FEMA approves nearly $97M to support hurricane recovery in Florida

Updated: 11:03 AM EDT Apr 28, 2026
FEMA has approved nearly $97 million to fund recovery efforts across Florida as the state prepares for hurricane season.The projects will support recovery in areas such as Brevard County, Sumter County and Southwest Florida. This funding is part of FEMA’s $1.2 billion allocation for more than 200 major Public Assistance projects nationwide.The funds will address damage caused by hurricanes Milton, Helene and Ian. FEMA said more than $2 billion has been sent to Florida to support infrastructure repairs and community rebuilding.”We will continue to work closely with Florida to support communities through the state-led recovery efforts,” FEMA said.Related
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FEMA has approved nearly $97 million to fund recovery efforts across Florida as the state prepares for hurricane season.
The projects will support recovery in areas such as Brevard County, Sumter County and Southwest Florida.
This funding is part of FEMA’s $1.2 billion allocation for more than 200 major Public Assistance projects nationwide.
The funds will address damage caused by hurricanes Milton, Helene and Ian.
FEMA said more than $2 billion has been sent to Florida to support infrastructure repairs and community rebuilding.
“We will continue to work closely with Florida to support communities through the state-led recovery efforts,” FEMA said.
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