FEMA APPROVES THREE DISASTER CLEAN-UP PROJECTS FOR EASTERN KENTUCKY
SCHOOLS TOTALING MORE THAN $7 MILLION
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230328/fema-approves-three-disaster-clean-projects-eastern-kentucky-schools]


Release Date: 
Mas 28, 2023 

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA has approved more than $7 million in total
Public Assistance funding to reimburse the Perry and Letcher County
school systems for three disaster clean-up projects that resulted from
the July 2022 floods.

During the incident period, severe storms, flooding, landslides, and
mudslides created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the
public. As a result, Letcher County Public School District and the
Perry County Board of Education became inundated with flood waters
throughout their districts.

LETCHER COUNTY

The first project provides $2,653,732 in federal funding to Letcher
County Public School District. Between Aug. 3 and Aug. 26, 2022, the
school district hired contract workers to perform post-disaster
cleanup and restoration at five locations throughout the district:
Fleming Neon Middle School, Letcher County Board of
Education/Alternative School, Martha Jane Potter Elementary, West
Whitesburg Elementary, and Whitesburg Middle School. This project was
funded at a 100% federal cost share, meaning FEMA reimburses 100% of
eligible costs.

The second project provides $2,846,535 in federal funding to Letcher
County Public School District. Between Aug. 27 and Sept. 27, 2022, the
school district hired contract workers to perform post-disaster
cleanup and restoration at five locations throughout the district:
Fleming Neon Middle School, Letcher County Board of
Education/Alternative School, Martha Jane Potter Elementary, West
Whitesburg Elementary, and Whitesburg Middle School. The federal share
of 75% will be contributed by FEMA and the remaining non-federal share
of 25% will be contributed by other sources.

PERRY COUNTY

The third project provides $1,504,401 in federal funding to Perry
County Board of Education for remediation efforts at Buckhorn School.
The Board of Education utilized contract workers to provide flood
remediation services to remove water and moisture, damaged contents
and building materials, as well as mud and silt that had been
deposited throughout the building. All surfaces were sanitized and
treated with antimicrobial solution as a means of preventing mold
growth and protecting the building from further damage. The federal
share of 75% will be contributed by FEMA and the remaining non-federal
share of 25% will be contributed by other sources. 

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to Commonwealth and
local governments, so that communities can quickly respond to and
recover from major disasters.

The federal cost share is paid directly to the Commonwealth to
disburse to the school systems that incurred costs. FEMA obligates
funding for these projects directly to the Commonwealth. Following the
Commonwealth's review process and upon receipt of appropriate
documentation, they provide funds to the sub-recipients on a
reimbursable basis.

For more information on Kentucky’s recovery from the storms and
flooding, visit fema/disaster/4663
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