FEMA has approved nearly $2 million for Idaho disaster recovery administration, debris removal and hazard mitigation projects.
The package includes more than $704,000 through Public Assistance and more than $1.2 million through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Idaho County will receive more than $348,000 for costs associated with managing Public Assistance grants after severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in April 2024.
The Idaho Office of Emergency Management will receive more than $249,000 for grant-management costs related to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides in March 2026.
The Lake Highway District will receive more than $106,000 to reimburse debris removal after straight-line winds in December 2024.
On the mitigation side, Northern Lights Inc. will receive more than $973,000 to place utility lines underground in Bonner County. FEMA said the work is intended to reduce wildfire and power-outage risks from hazards including straight-line winds.
The Idaho Office of Emergency Management will receive more than $254,000 for management costs connected to response work for the 2024 Texas Fire.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program money can support home acquisitions, elevations, drainage improvements, safe rooms, stronger building standards and utility upgrades. FEMA coordinates those projects with state governments.
Public Assistance management funding reimburses administrative work required to oversee eligible recovery grants, while the Lake Highway District award covers physical debris removal. The mitigation awards focus on longer-term efforts to reduce wildfire and utility risks.
The Idaho projects involve disasters from December 2024 through March 2026. FEMA did not provide completion dates or local cost-share amounts in the announcement.
State, local and private utility recipients remain responsible for carrying out the approved work under program requirements.
The agency said the latest awards are intended to reimburse eligible recovery costs while reducing damage from future disasters.
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