Catoosa County, Georgia, Effectively Managed FEMA Public Assistance Grant Funds Awarded for Severe Storms and Flooding in April 2011

The County received a Public Assistance award of $6.2 million from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (Georgia), a FEMA grantee, for damages resulting from tornadoes and strong winds, which occurred in April 2011. The award provided 75 percent FEMA funding for debris removal activities and emergency protective measures. The award consisted of 5 large projects and 14 small projects