Lincoln, Pryor, Boozman Announce FEMA Funds for Fayetteville
Washington, DC – May 12, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representative John Boozman (AR-03) announced that Fayetteville is the recipient of a $2,181,813.48 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funds will be used to help with cleanup efforts from the January ice storm.
“January’s ice storm caused significant damage in our state,” Lincoln said. “In the days after the storm, our first responders and community members answered the call by assisting in the recovery response. I am pleased that the federal government is doing its part to help with cleanup efforts.”
“Cleaning up the damage and debris required considerable time and manpower,” Pryor said. “I’m pleased FEMA came through with more federal resources to help offset the costs Washington County incurred.”
“Fayetteville sustained a considerable amount of damage from the ice storm and there has been a significant amount of money spent on cleanup efforts,” Boozman said. “I’m pleased that FEMA is able to provide funds to help offset the tremendous cost.”
The FEMA grant will help fund the removal of trees, limbs, and vegetative debris from trees damaged by the ice storm.
Contact: Sara Lasure (202) 225-4301
