The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $85,291,000 in Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery funds to aid in long-term recovery efforts from major disasters that occurred in 2018 and 2019. This funding builds on previous allocations and includes provisions for additional activities, such as mitigation efforts for 2018 disasters. The notice also provides guidance on using these funds, including the need for an action plan detailing fund usage. Special waivers and alternative requirements are outlined to assist affected areas, particularly the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, in their recovery and planning.
Simple Explanation
HUD is giving out money to help places hit by big storms in 2018 and 2019 to fix up and be ready for future bad weather. They're making extra rules to make sure the money is used right, especially for Puerto Rico, to help them recover and plan better while also dealing with COVID-19.