FEMA Authorizes Federal Funds to Help Florida Battle Railroad Fire Complex

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FEMA Authorizes Federal Funds to Help Florida Battle Railroad Fire Complex
ATLANTA - FEMA authorized federal funds to reimburse costs to Florida to fight the Railroad Fire Complex burning in
Putnam and Clay Counties.
On April 22, the state of Florida submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Railroad Fire
Complex. At the time of the request, the fire threatened more than 1,500 homes, 3 businesses and community
infrastructure in and around Putnam and Clay Counties. Two shelters are open for evacuees at the Bostwick
Community Center and Shiloh Baptist Church. Approximately 220 people have voluntarily evacuated.
FEMA Region 4 Acting Administrator Rob Ashe approved the state's request on April 22, as the fire threatened to
become a major disaster.
These grants provide federal funding for up to 75% of eligible firefighting costs. The Disaster Relief Fund provides
allowances for Fire Management Assistance Grants through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause
major disasters. Eligible costs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and
mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire.
For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.
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