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Alabama's 13 | $5.9 million awarded to three communities hit by tornadoes

$5.9 million awarded to three communities hit by tornadoes
By Danielle Deavours | Alabama's 13 | March 14, 2013

 

WASHINGTON D.C. -

Congressman Robert Aderholt of Alabama announced today that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $5,934,760 among three communities in his district (4th district) for ongoing disaster recovery efforts from the tornadoes that ripped through our state on April 11, 2011.

 "Though the cameras are now gone and FEMA has packed up and left, long-term recovery efforts continue across the 4thCongressional District and these grants from the Economic Development Administration are examples of continued federal support," said Aderholt. "These funds will help rebuild vital infrastructure that is critical to families and businesses. Further, these investments will save jobs, open additional areas for economic growth, and spur job creation in our communities. The April 2011 storms decimated so much of our state. I am pleased to see that the federal government is keeping its commitment to work with local partners to ensure we are able to rebuild and revive our communities."

The city of Cordova was awarded $1,175,752 for relocation of water and natural gas infrastructure to the downtown central business district to protect the utilities and mitigate future disruptions.

The town of Hackleburg was awarded $3,201,600 for the construction of critical water infrastructure necessary to support increased capacity.

The town of Phil Campbell was awarded $1,557,408 for the construction of water and sewer infrastructures to support the reconstruction of businesses in the Phil Campbell North Industrial Park.

These projects are funded through the FY2012 Disaster Relief Opportunity, administered through the EDA. Each disaster recovery investment is intended to support a community's long-term recovery, spur job creation, leverage private investment, and promote disaster resiliency.

Aderholt currently serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies for the House Appropriations Committee, is a member of the Committee's Commerce, Justice and Science; and Homeland Security Subcommittees, and also serves on the Helsinki Commission.

For more information about Aderholt's work in Congress visit www.aderholt.house.gov.

 

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