FEMA approves $15.8 million for Chicagoans winter storm recovery

FEMA has awarded $15.8 million to reimburse Michigan state and local governments and an electrical cooperative for costs to respond to and recover from the March 2025 severe winter storm. The funding reimburses costs to restore critical public safety communications infrastructure and debris removal services that made roads safe to travel and assisted power restoration efforts.These awards are distributed through FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which provides funding to local govern