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\nFEMA announced that more than $27 million will be given to Kentucky for disaster recovery efforts.<\/p>\n
\nFEMA announced that more than $27 million will be given to Kentucky for disaster recovery efforts.<\/p>\n
FEMA has said they will reimburse affected communities for costs associated with 86 projects around the commonwealth.<\/p>\n
The approved funding is through FEMA\u2019s Public Assistance Program.<\/p>\n
The specific projects listed include:
\n$9.5 million to the Kentucky Department of Transportation to repair or replace public roads and bridges.
\n$5.3 million to Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation to repair utilities.
\n$2 million to Perry County to repair or replace public roads and bridges.
\n1.6 million to Pike County to repair or replace public roads and bridges.
\n$1.1 million to Laurel County for emergency protective measures and to repair or replace public roads and bridges.
\n$985,000 to the Kentucky Department of Parks to repair and restore parks and recreational facilities.<\/p>\n
The announcement said FEMA remains committed to supporting Kentucky\u2019s recovery and resilience, working closely with state and local partners to help communities rebuild stronger for the future.
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