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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine

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The following press release was published by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency on Sept. 7. It is reproduced in full below.

WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on June 26, 2023.

Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by a severe storm and flooding in Oxford County.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

William F. Roy has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state.

Source: Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

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