FEMA APPROVES MORE THAN $1.37 MILLION FOR CLAY COUNTY ROADWAY REPAIRS
FROM FLOOD DAMAGE
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20231017/fema-approves-more-137-million-clay-county-roadway-repairs-flood-damage]


Release Date: 
10월 17, 2023 

FRANKFORT, KY. – FEMA has approved more than $1.37 million in
federal funding to reimburse Clay County for roadway repairs to Crane
Branch Road, damaged in the July 26, 2022, Eastern Kentucky floods.

FEMA approved $1,378,587 for contract services to repair the 10 sites
on Crane Branch Road to restore this facility back to its pre-disaster
design, capacity and function within the existing footprint.

Ditches, embankments, shoulders, culverts and asphalt surface on this
roadway were damaged by severe storms, flooding, landslides and
mudslides in July 2022. The damage limited access on Crane Branch Road
to emergency vehicles and county residents.

“We are working diligently on every road in the area affected by the
devastation from the floods,” said Rodney Wagers, Director of Clay
County Emergency Management.

“Unfortunately, the road, which is two miles long, has been hit
repeatedly during past Kentucky disasters,” he added.

Total project costs are for $1,838,117 funded at a 75% Federal cost
share of $1,378,587.

FEMA obligates funding for this project directly to the Commonwealth.
It is the Commonwealth’s responsibility to ensure that the eligible
sub-recipients receive this award. Following the Commonwealth's review
process and upon receipt of appropriate documentation, it will
reimburse the sub-recipients.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to state, tribal,
and local governments, and certain types of private nonprofit
organizations, including eligible houses of worship. 

For more information on Kentucky’s recovery from the floods,
visit fema.gov/disaster/4663 [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4663].
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