Hinson Announces Derecho Relief Funding for Marion Following Outreach to FEMA

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-01) today announced that, following her outreach, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding a $2.8 million grant to the City of Marion. This will allow the city to focus on ongoing derecho relief projects.

"Our community is still rebuilding following the derecho, and there has been a significant strain on local resources following this storm. When the City of Marion wasn't hearing back from FEMA on the status of relief funding, I urged FEMA to consider Marion's requests, and I'm proud to announce this $2.8 million grant to help with our ongoing recovery efforts. I will continue working to bring disaster relief resources home to our community as we work to rebuild fully."

Background:

• Hinson wrote to FEMA in January, requesting the agency consider and provide an update on grants for the City of Marion.
• This is not new spending, but comes from previously appropriated funds for disaster relief.
• As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Hinson serves on the Homeland Security Subcommittee that oversees FEMA. 

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