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About $114 million approved for Kentucky debris removal after storms and flooding

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FEMA has approved and allocated more than $114 million to Kentucky Division of Emergency Management for debris removal from waterways due to storms and flooding.

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced more than $2.2 billion in disaster relief funding on January 29, 2026, to support 1,721 recovery projects nationwide. The funds will be distributed through FEMA’s Public Assistance program to states and local communities for repairs to schools, utilities, transportation, water and wastewater systems, debris removal, and emergency protective measures. The announcement lists specific awards to multiple state agencies and local utilities affected by storms including Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Ida.
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FEMA’s official Jan. 29, 2026 press release lists “More than $114 million for Kentucky Division of Emergency Management for removing debris from waterways due to severe storms and flooding” as one of the approved Public Assistance awards within a broader $2.2 billion package. The same language appears in FEMA’s downloadable press PDF. Verdict: True — official FEMA documentation confirms the stated allocation.

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  1. Update · Jan 30, 2026, 05:32 AMTrue
    FEMA’s official Jan. 29, 2026 press release lists “More than $114 million for Kentucky Division of Emergency Management for removing debris from waterways due to severe storms and flooding” as one of the approved Public Assistance awards within a broader $2.2 billion package. The same language appears in FEMA’s downloadable press PDF. Verdict: True — official FEMA documentation confirms the stated allocation.
  2. Original article · Jan 29, 2026
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