Thursday, December 03, 2009
Pike County Schools Get Funding
KENTUCKY....
U.S. Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Pike County Schools with a $1,909,414 grant to reimburse for storm damage repairs following the Mothers Day floods in May 2009. Under President Obama's May 29, 2009 federal disaster declaration, FEMA was initially authorized to reimburse only 75% of the expenses covered under the Public Assistance categories. However, because of Congressman Rogers' efforts, FEMA is now required to reimburse 90% of the total costs incurred, which significantly lessens the financial burdens on state and local governments. Due to the enormous impact of the flooding and high-waters, Pike County was deemed eligible for FEMA Public Assistance.
U.S. Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Pike County Schools with a $1,909,414 grant to reimburse for storm damage repairs following the Mothers Day floods in May 2009. Under President Obama's May 29, 2009 federal disaster declaration, FEMA was initially authorized to reimburse only 75% of the expenses covered under the Public Assistance categories. However, because of Congressman Rogers' efforts, FEMA is now required to reimburse 90% of the total costs incurred, which significantly lessens the financial burdens on state and local governments. Due to the enormous impact of the flooding and high-waters, Pike County was deemed eligible for FEMA Public Assistance.
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