FEMA approves reimbursement to EKY school district
Published: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:48 AM EST
KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - FEMA approved more than $1.6 million in federal funding to the Knott County Board of Education.
The money is a reimbursement for the district’s response to the flood.
The funding is for emergency cleaning, mold and flood remediation that happened between Aug. 2 and Aug. 23, 2022.
A news release said the board of education used contractors at Knott County Central High School, Hindman Elementary and ATC Vocational School for flood cleanup.
“This project was funded at a 100% federal cost share, meaning FEMA reimburses 100% of eligible costs,” the release said.
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