Summary
The city has collected about $3 million from FEMA for the January and March 2023 storms, with some admin reimbursements still to come at project closeout.
At a glance
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- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Mar 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
FEMA covered 100% of qualifying work in the first 60 days of the January storm; the standard split is 75% FEMA / 18.75% Cal OES / 6.25% city.
City departments recovering storm-response costs, including Bear Creek repair work.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority — March 2, 2026
The city has collected about $3 million from FEMA for the January and March 2023 storms, with some admin reimbursements still to come at project closeout.
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority — February 17, 2026
Congressman Adam Gray's office secured $850,000 for Childs/Canal roadway construction and $3 million for Bear Creek flood protection, plus another round of community project funding opening this spring.
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