FEMA has approved more than $4 million for North Dakota wastewater, flood-planning and electrical-grid projects intended to repair storm damage and reduce risks from future disasters.
More than $2 million comes through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, while more than $1.9 million in Public Assistance will reimburse Minnkota Power Cooperative for repairs after tornado-producing storms in 2025.
Wastewater and flood projects receive funding
The city of Fessenden will receive more than $1.9 million for the second phase of a wastewater lagoon retrofit and upgrade. FEMA said the work is intended to reduce severe-weather impacts and bring the system up to current standards.
Beulah will receive more than $224,500 for project-scoping work connected to a flood study. FEMA coordinates hazard-mitigation projects with state officials before the money is distributed.
The federal resilience program supports construction-ready infrastructure projects, planning and adoption of hazard-resistant building codes. FEMA said the investments are designed to protect property, strengthen infrastructure and reduce future disaster costs.
Electric cooperative will repair storm damage
Minnkota Power Cooperative will receive more than $1.8 million for permanent repairs to distribution and transmission equipment in Morton County damaged by severe storms and tornadoes in June 2025.
The cooperative will receive another $129,800 to repair or replace utility poles damaged by storms and tornadoes in August 2025.
Public Assistance can reimburse eligible applicants for critical-infrastructure repairs, public-building restoration, road work and costs incurred to protect public health and safety after a disaster.
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