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FEMA Approves Nearly $7.9 Million in Hurricane Michael Recovery Grants

FEMA has approved grants totaling $7,890,555 to reimburse Hurricane Michael recovery expenses in Florida.
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FEMA Grant Helps Pay for 14 New Storm-Resistant Traffic Signals in Bay County, FL

FEMA has approved a grant of $2,458,610 for the Bay County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to fund the upgrade of 14 traffic signals throughout the county.
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Panama City, FL Strengthens Critical Infrastructure for Future Disasters

FEMA has approved grants of more than $4.7 million for two hazard mitigation projects for the city of Panama City to reduce its risk of critical facility failure during future disasters. Funding from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) was approved in response to a proposal by the city after Hurricane Michael in 2018.
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FEMA Approves Additional $1.9 Million in Hurricane Michael Recovery Expenses

FEMA has approved an additional $1,945,625 for the state of Florida to reimburse Bay District Schools for management costs following Hurricane Michael in 2018.
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Gulf County Approved for Additional $1.2 Million in Hurricane Michael Recovery Expenses

FEMA has approved an additional $1,253,002 for the state of Florida to reimburse Gulf County for management costs following Hurricane Michael in 2018.
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FEMA Representatives Assisting Survivors at Home Depot

Panama City, FL, - FEMA Mitigation Team at Home Depot reaching out to customers that have been affected by Hurricane Michael offering assistance in their recovery process. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

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FEMA Representative Speaks With Customer at Home Improvement Center

Tallahassee, FL, - A FEMA Mitigation Specialist speaks with a survivor shopping at the Lowe's Home Improvement Center in Tallahassee. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

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FEMA Reaches Out To Survivors at Lowe's

Tallahassee, FL, - A FEMA Mitigation Specialist speaks with a survivor shopping at the Lowe's Home Improvement Center in Tallahassee. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

A woman in the foreground is holding a box containing a blue tarp in and in her other hand she holds a bucket of supplies and a bag from the Red Cross. Behind her are other family members carrying supplies. Behind them are crafts booths.
FEMA Attends 55th Florida Seafood Festival

Apalachicola, FL, —FEMA was at the 55th Florida Seafood Festival this weekend to offer mitigation information, help residents register for assistance and to answer questions for survivors of Hurricane Michael. American Red Cross and the Salvation Army were also at the festival, offering tarps and supplies to survivors. Michael devastated the Panhandle three and a half weeks ago. FEMA/K.C. Wilsey

A tight crowd shot with a man (seen from behind) wearing a blue vest with a yellow stripe going across and FEMA written above. He is walking through the crowd.
FEMA Attends Florida Seafood Festival

Apalachicola, FL, —FEMA was at the 55th Florida Seafood Festival this weekend to offer mitigation information, help residents register for assistance and to answer questions from Hurricane Michael survivors. Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) specialists also walked through the crowd offering information about resources for survivors. Michael devastated the Panhandle three and a half weeks ago. FEMA/K.C. Wilsey

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