Congressman Cohen Announces FEMA Grants to Shelby County and Memphis Shelby County Schools
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July 20, 2026
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing grants to Shelby County and to Memphis Shelby County Schools. Shelby County will receive $190,926 for its warning and alert system, which represents 75 percent of the cost. Memphis Shelby County Schools will receive $224,908 for security camera repairs and replacements, also repenting 75 percent of the total cost.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
“Two recent severe storms did serious damage to our safety infrastructure. I’m pleased to see these federal investments being made to shore up our ability to alert the public and critical first responders when a disaster threatens our region.”
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