Congressman Cohen Announces $1.3 Million FEMA Grant to Memphis

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the City of Memphis will receive Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding of $1,374,457 for debris removal after the severe storms of July 18-21 last year that resulted in downed trees and other damage. The funding represents the 75 percent federal cost share of the debris removal and disposal effort.  Congressman Cohen sought a disaster declaration following the storms on July 24, 2023.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

“I am pleased to see the city reimbursed for the cost of the severe storms that wracked our region last Summer. As storms becomes more extreme, it is good to see FEMA stepping up to meet critical local needs.”

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