Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-01) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding $9.8 million to the City of Marion for derecho relief efforts.
"The cleanup and recovery process from the derecho is ongoing, and our communities still need assistance. Following my advocacy on the House Appropriations Committee, we've been able to bring millions of dollars home to help with derecho relief. In Congress, I will continue working to bring disaster recovery resources home and working across the aisle on forward-looking resiliency initiatives." - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson
Background:
- Since taking office, Hinson has announced $54.1 million in derecho relief for Linn County.
- Hinson supported legislation, including the FY22 appropriations package, that allocated resources for the Disaster Relief Fund. This supports recovery efforts to communities impacted by disaster.
- Hinson wrote to FEMA in January, requesting the agency consider and provide an update on grants for the City of Marion.
- Hinson directly questioned the head of FEMA on derecho relief and demanded the agency's attention.
- This FY22 appropriations legislation also increased the federal cost share for derecho recovery efforts to 90%, easing the financial burden on localities.
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