WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has awarded $1,090,394 to the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District through the Hazard Mitigation Grant program as it continues to recover from severe storms, heavy rain and flooding in 2008.
“Waverly and Shell Rock were hit devastatingly hard by floods and severe storms. The community continues to show its resolve in the wake of the devastating disasters, and resources are still needed as Iowans strive to get back on their feet,” Grassley said. “These funds will help pay for some of the costs of repairs and expenses incurred during the 2008 disasters.”
FEMA obligates the funding for the projects below to the state of Iowa. It’s the state’s responsibility to use these funds to reimburse eligible sub-grantees after the review process and upon receipt of appropriate documentation.
According to FEMA, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funds to reduce the loss of life and property, lessen the impact to local communities due to natural disasters, and enable recovery after a disaster.