FEMA releases $13 million of Katrina funds — June 15, 2009

Over $13 million in federal grants have been released for the State of Mississippi for repair and restoration of properties damaged by Hurricane Katrina. This includes $1.167 million for the City of D’Iberville for restoration of public utilities; $3.536 million for the Bay St. Louis School District for relocation of North Bay Elementary; $6.773 million for the City of Pass Christian for various repair and restoration works; and $1.987 million for the City of Long Beach for repairing and replacing roads and bridges.