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Vernon County surveys Westby storm damage and considers CDBG emergency aid with $500,000 cap
Summary
Amy Oliver said staff are surveying Westby businesses for storm damage and exploring a Community Development Block Grant Emergency Assistance program with a $500,000 funding cap and eligibility requiring businesses to employ at least 51% low‑to‑moderate‑income households.
Amy Oliver told the committee she is surveying Westby area businesses about storm damage and exploring use of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Emergency Assistance program to support recovery. She explained the funding request limit for that program is $500,000 and that eligible businesses must employ 51% or more low‑to‑moderate‑income households.
Oliver said staff will continue outreach to affected businesses and return with details about eligibility and any recommended county actions to support applications for emergency assistance. The committee did not take formal action but supported continued exploration of assistance options.
