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☷US Department of Labor awards $8 3M in funding to Kentucky to support continued clean up recovery after recent tornadoes widespread devastation
U.S. Department of Labor ( By Press Release office)
Mar 13,2024
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The US Department of Labor is giving Kentucky $8 . 3 million to help with the clean - up and recovery efforts following the recent tornadoes and flooding . This funding will provide jobs and training services in the 31 affected counties . This is in addition to the $25 million grant that was given in December 2021 , with an initial award of $8 . 3 million , and an additional increment of $8 , 333 , 334 in July 2023 . The department has now awarded the full approved amount of funds . The storms in December 2021 caused a lot of damage and led to a major disaster declaration by FEMA . More storms in July and August 2022 caused even more damage and displacement of residents and employers , leading to another major disaster declaration . This grant will help expand the recovery efforts in Kentucky .
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