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$2M awarded to improve infrastructure for disaster preparedness in northeast Mississippi

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July 23, 2024

www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-07-23 13:03:04

SUMMARY: The Three Rivers Solid Waste Management Authority in Pontotoc, Mississippi, has secured $2 million for infrastructure enhancements aimed at improving disaster resilience in the region. Announced by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, these funds will be supplemented by $5.4 million through local fundraising. The initiative focuses on upgrades to solid waste transfer stations benefiting counties like Calhoun, Itawamba, and Lee. This project falls under the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023, providing funds for disaster recovery following significant natural disasters. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith expressed support, emphasizing its importance for communities prone to disasters like tornadoes.

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-01 16:10:00

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