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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — FEMA has approved an additional $114 million in funding for debris removal following the recent hurricane season.
The funding includes the following for the Tampa Bay area:
- $1,345,305 for Manatee County
- $6,529,810 for the city of Madeira Beach
- $2,868,489 for Highlands County
- $7,717,350 for the city of Sarasota
- $10,817,250 for Polk County
- $80,676,180 for Hillsborough County
FEMA said the agency has provided $927.6 million for Hurricane Milton, $378.3 million for Hurricane Helene, and $102.4 million for Hurricane Debby.
The money reimburses state and local governments as well as some nonprofit organizations that provide emergency protective measures and debris removal, FEMA said.
More information about Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, and Hurricane Deby recovery efforts can be found on FEMA’s website.