ATLANTA – Myrtle Beach, S.C. will receive $1,159,382 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to offset costs for debris removal following Hurricane Matthew in October 2016.
The $1.1 million grant represents a federal share of the project’s total cost of $1,363.978. The remainder will come from non-federal sources.
This grant is funded through FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant program which provides funding to local governments so that communities can recover from major disasters or emergencies.
FEMA obligated funding for this project directly to South Carolina. It is the state's responsibility to ensure that the eligible sub-recipient receives this award. Following the state's review process and upon receipt of appropriate documentation, they will provide funds to Myrtle Beach on a reimbursable basis.
In South Carolina, 26 counties were designated for Public Assistance funding under the Presidential declaration due to damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. To date, FEMA has obligated more than $224 million to South Carolina under the Public Assistance program.
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