FEMA Public Assistance approves .9M grant to City of North Port
North Port, Florida Today, FEMA Public Assistance announced that it has approved grants totaling $40.1 million for Hurricane Ian debris removal in ...
North Port, Florida Today, FEMA Public Assistance announced that it has approved grants totaling $40.1 million for Hurricane Ian debris removal in Fort Myers Beach and North Port. North Port will receive $33,923,439 of that total. FEMA's Public Assistance program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. 'The support from FEMA thus far in the wake of Hurricane Ian has been instrumental in our recovery efforts,' City Manager Jerome Fletcher said.