Colorado receives $90 million from FEMA for disaster recovery projects, over $10 million for Colorado Springs

STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado received $90 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of its Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs, according to Gov. Jared Polis.

The funding is part of post-disaster projects that span from 2013 to 2025, according to the governor's office. Of the $90 million, more than $28 million is under FEMA's Public Assistance program across the state.

That includes more than $2.6 million for Colorado Springs for multiple projects that officials say will help repair a water drainage system and embankments that were damaged by severe storms and flooding.

Of the $62 million FEMA is awarding through its Hazard Mitigation Grant program, more than $8 million is going to Colorado Springs. According to the governor's office, that is for the Cottonwood Creek floodplain restoration project to help protect homes and utilities from long-term flood risk.

There is also over $5.7 million going to the Colorado Front Range Wildfire Mitigation project to clear vegetation and reduce wildfire risk, according to officials.

More information on the projects and funding is available on FEMA's website.

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