Trump Administration Delivers More Than $90 Million Through FEMA to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in[...]

DENVER - Today, FEMA announced the approval of more than $90 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Colorado. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover from disasters and to protect infrastructure from future events. With this funding, President Donald J. Trump is keeping his promise to reform federal disaster support and ensure that taxpayer money is spent only on projects that deliver safety and security to the American people.

The funding approved today includes more than $28 million under FEMA's Public Assistance program awarded across Colorado.

FEMA disburses this money to states and local communities because they are best positioned to know how these funds will be most effectively spent. The funded projects include repairs to critical infrastructure, restoration of public buildings, road repairs and reimbursement for costs incurred to ensure public health and safety after a disaster.

Examples of projects reimbursed through Public Assistance funding approved today include:

• More than $2.6 million to the city of Colorado Springs for multiple projects to repair a water drainage system and embankments damaged by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes.
• More than $1 million to Boulder County for multiple projects to repair roads, culverts, embankments, park buildings and parking lots damaged by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides.

FEMA is also awarding more than $62 million for projects in Colorado that will prevent, eliminate or reduce future disaster-related damage. This money is being distributed through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Through this program, state, local or territorial governments and Tribal Nations take proactive mitigation measures such as acquiring hazard-prone homes and businesses, adopting and enforcing building codes and standards, protecting against floods through elevations and drainage improvement projects, building safe rooms and upgrading utilities and infrastructure.

Examples of projects reimbursed through Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding approved today include:

• More than $13.9 million for the Longmont Resilient St. Vrain project to reduce flood risk for homes, infrastructure and roads.
• More than $14 million for the Erie Coal Creek channel restoration and flood control project that addresses severe flooding risks to protect homes and maintain neighborhood access during storms.
• More than $7.6 million to Mountain Parks Electric Inc. to reduce wildfire risk and improve power safety by upgrading power lines, moving the lines underground and adding additional fire protection in high-risk areas.
• More than $8 million to Colorado Springs for the Cottonwood Creek floodplain restoration project that will provide 100-year flood protection, protect homes and utilities and reduce long-term flood risk.
• More than $5.7 million for the Colorado Front Range Wildfire Mitigation project that will clear hazardous vegetation to reduce wildfire risk for nearly 28,000 residents and protect public infrastructure.
• More than $2.9 million for the Monument Creek stabilization project to reduce severe erosion and flood risks for the community and improve water quality.
• More than $2.4 million to Boulder County to upgrade the Prince Lake No. 1 Dam to reduce flood risks and protect downstream homes, public infrastructure and agricultural lands.
• More than $1.7 million to Superior to reduce wildfire risk by removing hazardous vegetation, restoring native plants and hardening town facilities to protect homes, businesses and infrastructure.
• More than $1.8 million to the town of Kersey for a project that improves stormwater drainage to reduce flooding.
• More than $1.7 million for Louisville to upgrade generators at critical facilities to keep water, public safety and shelter services running during emergencies.

FEMA coordinates directly with the state on all hazard mitigation projects. This aligns with FEMA's principles of ensuring that disaster recovery and mitigation is state-led and federally supported.

These projects are the latest examples of billions of dollars in disaster recovery provided by FEMA to support state and local communities as they work to rebuild from recent natural disasters.

FEMA continues its renewed commitment to help communities recover from disasters like hurricanes, severe storms, tornadoes and wildfires while making them more resilient to future disasters.