FEMA APPROVES $3.1 MILLION FOR PROJECT TO THE STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF FORESTRY
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230426/fema-approves-31-million-project-state-alaska-division-forestry]


Release Date: 
March 23, 2018 

BOTHELL, WASH. – Department of Natural Resources, State of Alaska
Division of Forestry will receive $3.1 million from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for wildfire suppression and
structure protection costs based on the threat from the Sockeye Fire.

The $3,149,314 grant represents a federal share of the total project
cost of $4,199,086. The remainder will come from non-federal sources.
This grant is funded through FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant
(FMAG) program. FMAG funding is available to states, local and tribal
governments, for the mitigation, management, and control of fires on
publicly or privately owned forests or grasslands, which threaten such
destruction as would constitute a major disaster. Eligible
firefighting costs may include expenses for field camps; equipment
use, repair and replacement; tools, materials and supplies; and
mobilization and demobilization activities.

FEMA obligates funding for this project directly to the state.  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 the
sub-recipient on a reimbursable basis.

To date FEMA has obligated more than $4,438,521 to Alaska as a result
of damages from the Sockeye Fire.