Event Brief
Florida Gets $116M for Storm Recovery, Hardening
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
Summary: FEMA announced more than $116 million in federal funding for 88 Florida recovery and storm-hardening projects statewide. The aid includes over $66 million for emergency public assistance and nearly $44 million for Manatee County to cover response costs and cleanup of more than 1.2 million cubic yards of debris from Hurricanes Milton and Debby.
WHO: FEMA and federal officials; Florida; Manatee County
WHAT: More than $116 million in FEMA funding for 88 local recovery and storm-hardening projects, including emergency public assistance and long-term hazard mitigation.
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
WHERE: Manatee County, Florida
WHY: The funding is tied to recovery and storm-hardening needs following Hurricanes Milton and Debby.
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