FEMA announces additional $90 million for Florida

06/16/2026

FEMA approved more than $90 million in funding to support more than 50 recovery and hazard mitigation projects in Florida communities affected by Hurricanes Helene, Milton and other past disasters.

Florida received more than $79 million in awards under the Public Assistance program. The program helps fund emergency measures and permanent disaster recovery work for local communities. Notable projects include:

  • $25.1 million for Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative for debris removal and utility restoration following Hurricane Idalia.
  • $13.5 million for St. Johns County for dune restoration and sand replenishment following Hurricanes Ian, Nicole, and Debby.
  • $12.2 million to state agencies for debris removal, emergency protective measures and state park and beach recovery projects following multiple disasters.
  • $10.7 million for the South Florida Water Management District for Hurricane Ian emergency protective measures.
  • $3.7 million for the City of St. Augustine for repairs to marina docks damaged by Hurricane Milton.
  • $1.4 million for the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota for building repairs due to Hurricane Ian.
  • $1 million for Taylor County for community parks and docks damaged by Hurricane Helene.
  • $1 million for Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for Hurricane Milton emergency protective measures.
  • More than $678,000 for the Town of Fort Myers Beach to repair and replace public park equipment after Hurricane Ian.
  • More than $765,000 for the City of Anna Maria to restore stormwater systems after Hurricane Milton.
  • More than $407,000 for the City of Sarasota for emergency protective measures and park repairs following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

FEMA provided nearly $11 million to the state for its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The state-managed program funds cost-effective measures designed to protect lives and property during a future disaster. Notable projects include:

  • More than $5.7 million for Charlotte County to improve the durability and safety of traffic signals.
  • More than $2.3 million for the City of Clearwater for improving traffic signal control to enhance coordination and safety.
  • More than $1.5 million for Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Inc. for protection of existing distribution lines and enhance reliability of power distribution.
  • More than $481,000 for the state’s Elevate Florida program for properties in Dixie County.

Over the past 90 days, FEMA provided nearly $290 million to Florida for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects.