Detroit aims to use $346M in federal disaster funds to prevent basement flooding in 10K homes
Awarded in response to historic flooding in 2023, funds will be used to repair or replace failing alley sewer lines, a major cause of basement backups.
Detroit receives $346 million in flood disaster recovery funds
Some major assistance from the federal government will soon help the city of Detroit address some infrastructure problems and much needed repairs to its old sewer lines.
How Detroit wants to spend $346M in federal disaster recovery aid
The federal government is sending $460.8 million in disaster recovery and prevention funds to Michigan, Wayne County and Detroit.
WATCH: Detroit receives more than $346 million in HUD funding after 2023 floods
Nearly $347 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is coming to Detroit after flooding in the city in August of 2023.
Feds give Detroit $347M for flood prevention efforts
Nearly $350 million in federal funding will help Detroit residents and businesses be better prepared for future flooding events. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented the city of Detroit with a check for $346.
Detroit secures $346M federal aid for flood recovery
City leaders formally accepted $346 million in funding and began detailing how they plan to spend the money to repair infrastructure ahead of future weather events on Wednesday.
Feds sending $461M in disaster aid to Michigan for August 2023 tornadoes, floods
Funds for Michigan, Detroit and Wayne County are to help people recover from flooding, tornadoes and storms in late August 2023, officials said.
Detroit to receive $346M of federal funds for sewer infrastructure improvements after 2023 flood
"We’ve got a sewer system built to handle 4 inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which was great for the 20th Century," said Mayor Mike Duggan.
Michigan to get $461M in federal disaster aid for storm damage
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday announced $461 million in disaster aid for Detroit, Wayne County and the state of Michigan to help recover from devastating storms.
Detroit awarded $346M in federal funds to prevent basement flooding following August 2023 storms
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded Detroit and surrounding communities funding through its community block grant program for disaster recovery.
$346 million of infrastructure improvements from federal government coming to help Detroit
The Biden administration is giving the city money from the Disaster Recovery Grant funds from HUD after the 2023 flooding.
PRESS CONFERENCE: Detroit receives $346 million in HUD funding after August 2023 floods
Nearly $347 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is coming to Detroit after ...
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Detroit Secures $346.8M Federal Grant to Combat Infrastructure Challenges and Flood Risks
Storms and flooding devastated Detroit in August 2023, leaving many homes, neighborhoods, and communities grappling with the aftermath. More than a year later, a significant step toward recovery has ...