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Carter County staff report progress on FEMA obligations and a $4 million disaster‑recovery allocation

Board of County Commissioners for Carter County, Tennessee · February 18, 2026

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County recovery staff said 31 of 42 storm‑related projects are obligated through FEMA; administration announced Carter County is slated to receive a $4,000,000 disaster‑recovery grant (no local match) to use for infrastructure such as roads and bridges, with further application work to follow.

County recovery and finance staff updated the commission on storm recovery work, FEMA obligations and hazard‑mitigation funding.

Recovery staff said 42 storm‑related projects were submitted and that 31 projects are now obligated for eligible reimbursement after review. A finance/administration official told the board the county had more than $3 million in hazard‑mitigation funding for infrastructure and that FEMA clarified eligible items during a call, increasing the previously cited estimate.

Administrator/Development staff announced Carter County is slated for a $4,000,000 disaster‑recovery grant to be administered by the development district; the funds require no local match and can be applied to roads and bridges and other infrastructure improvements. Staff cautioned a partial federal government shutdown could delay approvals and contract updates.

Next steps: County staff will prepare and submit the formal grant application, work with highway staff to prioritize resurfacing projects, and coordinate with the development district on administration and drawdown of funds.