The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved nearly $3 million in Public Assistance funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands, the agency said in a statement released Friday.
The grants will finance a range of recovery initiatives across the territory. Eligible work includes fixing critical infrastructure, restoring public buildings, repairing roads and covering expenses incurred to protect public health and safety in the aftermath of disasters.
FEMA gives Public Assistance money to state, territory and tribal officials rather than dictating how funds should be spent. This approach trusts local leaders to deploy resources where they will have the greatest impact, according to the agency.
The agency framed the awards as part of its commitment to "empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover from disasters, rebuild safer and more resilient communities and protect infrastructure from future events." FEMA noted that these approvals represent the latest round of billions of dollars it has distributed to help communities rebuild following recent natural disasters.
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