On Dec. 11, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that FEMA will provide $1 billion to Georgia to repair and restore critical public infrastructure across the state.
The allocation aims to speed recovery and rebuilding for affected communities, covering projects from roads and bridges to utilities and public buildings. The original report named a specific official as DHS secretary; that attribution requires verification with DHS or FEMA.
On Dec. 11, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide $1 billion to the state of Georgia to repair and restore critical public infrastructure.
The funds are intended to accelerate recovery and rebuilding efforts for communities affected by recent damage, supporting projects such as roads, bridges, public buildings and essential utilities. State and local officials are expected to coordinate with FEMA to prioritize projects and ensure rapid, equitable distribution of funds where they are most needed.
Readers should note that the initial report named an individual as Homeland Security secretary; that attribution could not be independently verified in the source provided and should be confirmed with official DHS or FEMA statements before republishing the named attribution.
Reporting: Christian Martinez and Bhargav Acharya, Reuters.
