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City staff says FEMA hazard-mitigation projects moved forward; funds expected by Sept. 30

DeRidder City Council · July 28, 2026
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Summary

Staff told the council two FEMA projects totaling roughly $634,000 had been stuck in the federal review process since February but were advanced after recent contact with a federal official, with funds expected by Sept. 30 to pay off a line of credit.

City staff informed the council that FEMA-related reimbursements tied to two specific hazard-mitigation projects (combined about $634,000) had been held in step 6 of the federal process since February. After a recent call with Mike Reese, staff reported the projects moved to step 7 and expressed hope that funds would arrive by Sept. 30 so the city could pay off a line of credit by fiscal-year end.

The presiding officer and staff discussed next steps and encouraged follow-up calls; staff said they would continue to track the federal review process and update the council when reimbursements are received.