FEMA approved nearly $36 million for disaster recovery and resilience projects in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, including medical-cost reimbursement, infrastructure repairs, flood studies and stormwater improvements.
The package includes $29 million through the Public Assistance program and more than $5.7 million through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, plus more than $854,000 through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.
Public assistance covers health and storm costs
Aultman Health Foundation in Ohio will receive $12 million for emergency protective measures and critical medical care costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget was awarded $2.7 million to remove debris and provide access for communication-tower repairs after a 2025 severe winter storm in northern Michigan.
Michigan State Police's emergency management division will receive $1.3 million for state management costs tied to severe storms and flooding in April 2026. Wisconsin Emergency Management was awarded $800,000 to administer Public Assistance after 2025 storms and flooding in the Milwaukee area.
FEMA said Public Assistance reimburses eligible state and local governments and organizations for emergency work and repairs to public buildings, roads and other critical infrastructure.
Mitigation grants target floods and failing slopes
Michigan will receive more than $4.9 million for stormwater and sewer improvements intended to maintain service and reduce disruptions for more than 185,000 Oakland County residents.
Wisconsin will receive more than $139,000 for the second phase of a Wrightstown flood study. The study will examine flooding on a major road, evaluate mitigation options and support a future protection project.
Ohio was awarded more than $854,000 for embankment stabilization along Miami Street in Toledo. FEMA said the work is intended to protect homes and critical infrastructure and keep roads open during heavy rain.
The agency said it will coordinate directly with the three states as the projects move forward.
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