MARIANNA, Fla.,— Governor Ron DeSantis announced over $91 million in funding to communities across the Panhandle region through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program. Projects include improvements to wastewater and sanitary sewer, potable water, and stormwater systems.
“I’ve said from the beginning that recovery from Hurricane Michael would be a long-term process,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Michael has forever left a mark on Panhandle communities, but through the funding provided today, we can ensure these communities are stronger and better equipped for the future.”
“Following a natural disaster, it is vitally important to support recovery efforts that promote the long-term resilience of our great state,” said DEO Secretary Dane Eagle. “Today’s awards are a testament to Governor DeSantis’ commitment to our Panhandle communities impacted by Hurricane Michael.”
“More than three years since Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle, Governor Ron DeSantis continues to make good on his promise to support these communities with vital resources to recover from this historic storm,” said Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis. “This additional $91 million in recovery funding will go a very long way in improving the infrastructure needed to support the families and businesses impacted by Hurricane Michael. Thank you to Governor DeSantis and DEO Secretary Dane Eagle for their continued support of Hurricane Michael recovery.”
Funding announced today will be awarded to 14 communities in the Panhandle region for projects that will strengthen infrastructure and increase community resiliency. Communities receiving awards are: Town of Alford, City of Marianna, City of Marianna, City of Blountstown, City of Wewahitchka, Town of Grand Ridge, Town of Grand Ridge, City of Bristol, City of Graceville, City of Graceville, Town of Sneads, Town of Sneads, Town of Malone, Town of Campbellton, Town of Vernon, City of Jacob City, City of Gretna, Town of Wausau, Town of Wausau
Rebuild Florida is administered by DEO and allows local governments to develop large-scale infrastructure projects that aid communities in making them more resilient against future disasters.
Rebuild Florida uses federal funding for Florida’s long-term recovery efforts from the devastating impacts of natural disasters. The Department is the Governor-designated state authority responsible for administering all U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) long-term recovery funds awarded to the state. For more information, visit RebuildFlorida.gov.
