FEMA Approves More Than $1.2 Million in Funding to Help Massachusetts Recover from Recent Disasters

BOSTON - Today, FEMA announced the approval of more than $1.2 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance projects in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This funding is part of nearly $142 million in post-disaster and fire management funding for Public Assistance projects and Fire Management Assistance Grants projects across the six New England states. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and 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.

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.

The project reimbursed through Public Assistance funding approved today in Massachusetts was more than $1.2 million to Lawrence General Hospital for emergency protective measures undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic, including hiring contractors to provide medical staffing as well as disinfection and sanitization services, and purchasing personal protective equipment such as gowns, masks, gloves, and shoe covers.

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 from future disasters.

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FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.