Colorado receives $90 million from FEMA for disaster recovery projects, over $10 million for Colorado Springs

STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado received $90 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of its Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs, according to Gov. Jared Polis.

The funding is part of post-disaster projects that span from 2013 to 2025, according to the governor’s office. Of the $90 million, more than $28 million is under FEMA’s Public Assistance program across the state.

That includes more than $2.6 million for Colorado Springs for multiple projects that officials say will help repair a water drainage system and embankments that were damaged by severe storms and flooding…

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