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Breakdown: $180M for infrastructure, $136.6M for emergency measures, $66.3M for debris removal in Florida recovery funds

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The announced $480 million includes the listed allocations ($180M, $136.6M, $66.3M) for the specified categories.

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Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced an additional $480 million in federal disaster recovery funding for Florida to be distributed through FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The funds will support more than 500 recovery projects statewide, including repairs to schools and public safety facilities, debris removal, and emergency protective measures. The announcement highlights specific allocations: $180 million for critical infrastructure, $136.6 million for emergency protective measures, and $66.3 million for debris removal.
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The DHS press release from Jan. 30, 2026 lists those specific line-item amounts as part of the $480 million in FEMA Public Assistance funds for Florida recovery: $180 million for restoring critical infrastructure and public facilities, $136.6 million for emergency protective measures, and $66.3 million for debris removal. These figures are presented as examples of projects funded within the announced $480 million allocation, so the statement accurately reflects the DHS announcement.

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  1. Update · Jan 31, 2026, 05:39 AMTrue
    The DHS press release from Jan. 30, 2026 lists those specific line-item amounts as part of the $480 million in FEMA Public Assistance funds for Florida recovery: $180 million for restoring critical infrastructure and public facilities, $136.6 million for emergency protective measures, and $66.3 million for debris removal. These figures are presented as examples of projects funded within the announced $480 million allocation, so the statement accurately reflects the DHS announcement.
  2. Original article · Jan 30, 2026
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