Faster Disaster Cleanup: Local Governments Can Start Work Immediately.
This law speeds up disaster recovery by allowing local governments and Indian Tribes to begin urgent watershed protection measures (like flood control) immediately after a natural disaster. Costs incurred before signing a formal federal agreement can be counted as the local sponsor's required contribution to the project, streamlining the process for securing full federal funding. This ensures faster environmental protection and infrastructure recovery for affected communities.
Key points
Local governments can start urgent environmental and watershed protection work immediately following a disaster, without waiting for federal contracts.
These early costs can be counted toward the local sponsor's required financial contribution, accelerating the release of full federal support.
The goal is to protect communities faster from erosion, flooding, and further damage after natural disasters.
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