The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved nearly $55 million in grants to help Florida recover from past storms and strengthen communities against future disasters.
Why it matters: Several Tampa Bay projects will receive funding to improve resilience, repair infrastructure and reduce future storm damage.
The latest:
- More than $30 million will support Public Assistance projects.
- $15 million will fund Disaster Case Management.
- About $8 million will be used for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects.
Tampa Bay funding:
- Hillsborough County: $3.5 million for emergency protection measures and debris removal, plus about $800,000 for generators and wind-resilience projects.
- Tampa: Nearly $2 million to elevate six flood-prone homes.
- St. Petersburg: $1.4 million to reimburse emergency response costs following Hurricane Milton.
The big picture: Additional grants will support infrastructure improvements in Lee County and Sanibel as communities continue recovering from recent hurricanes.
Bottom line: Federal funding will help Florida communities rebuild stronger while investing in projects designed to reduce damage from future storms.
