Feds sending a fortune to help repair roads, bridges damaged by Helene
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced more than $1.5 billion in federal funding to help states and U.S. territories hurt by natural disasters.
The money includes more than hundreds of millions to repair Hurricane Helene’s damage to roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure.
As one of his first actions when taking office, Duffy said he visited some of the hardest-hit areas.
How should South Carolina spend $150M in federal hurricane aid?
It’s now been eight months since Category 4 Hurricane Helene hit South Carolina and Georgia, and we’re still far from recovered.
Reimbursement will be made for repairs under the Federal Highway istration’s Emergency Relief Program.
In line for money:
- Florida is receiving $44.6 million of which more than $43 million is for Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby damage.
- Georgia is receiving $26.4 million, including $23 million for Hurricane Helene damage.
- North Carolina is receiving $415 million of which more than $400 million is for Hurricane Helene damage.
- South Carolina is receiving $68.8 million of which more than $50 million is for Hurricane Helene damage.
- Tennessee is receiving $227 million of which more than $178 million is for Hurricane Helene damage.
A listing of allocations with funding information can be found here.
“The Federal Highway istration has been working closely with states across the country to restore vital transportation networks and provide safe travel for the public,” said Jay Payne, federal highway chief counsel. “As we continue to provide disaster relief, we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide the federal resources needed until all highway transportation links are restored.”
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