Design and Construction Report staff writer
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the allocation of $229.9 million in Emergency Relief funds to support the repair and rebuilding of roads and bridges across the country following natural disasters and extreme weather events. The announcement was made by the Biden Administration on Jan. 17, shortly before the Trump administration took office.
Below is a breakdown of funding specifically allocated for California’s disaster-related transportation repairs:
- Feb. 3, 2024 – Atmospheric Rivers and Severe Flooding (FEMA DR-4769-CA): $2,970,140.00
- Aug. 18, 2023 – Tropical Storm Hilary (FEMA DR-4750-CA): $96,801.46
- Feb. 21, 2023 – Heavy Rains, Damaging Winds, and Severe Flooding (FEMA DR-4699-CA): $7,442,406.94
- Dec. 20, 2022 – Ferndale Earthquake: $119,442.18
- Dec. 27, 2022 – Severe Atmospheric River Events (FEMA DR-4683-CA): $13,974,322.84
- Jan. 21, 2022 – Wildfire in Monterey County: $295,215.99
- Dec. 10, 2021 – Damaging Winds, Heavy Rains, and Severe Flooding: $508,751.30
- Oct. 24, 2021 – Atmospheric River Event: $1,107,610.06
- Oct. 11, 2021 – Alisal Wildfire (FEMA 4610-DR-CA): $590,782.28
- Oct. 26, 2021 – Heavy Rains and High Winds: $1,979,184.94
- Jan. 5, 2019 – Atmospheric River Events: $2,911,441.91
- Oct. 8, 2017 – Seven Wildfires (FEMA DR-4344-CA): $2,117,250.45
- Jan. 3, 2017 – Severe Statewide Winter Storms: $5,693,793.70
- Nov. 30, 2014 – Severe Statewide Rainstorm: $135,539.43
The funding is part of a larger $229.9 million package for 26 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam to restore critical transportation infrastructure after various extreme weather events. The U.S. Department of Transportation aims to support communities in recovering their damaged infrastructure to maintain essential transportation links.