Leveraging federal funding for disaster recovery and resilience

Extreme weather fueled by climate change increasingly threatens utility infrastructure. Understanding how to prepare for disasters and secure federal funding is key to adapting to those risks.

Whether it’s a hurricane, winter storm, wildfire, or severe flooding event, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides recovery and mitigation funding for which municipal and private non-profit utilities are eligible.

Join this webinar to learn more about navigating the complexities of federal grant funding to maximize eligibility and reimbursement and steps utilities can take now to be prepared for natural hazards and future funding opportunities.

We’ll be joined by utility leaders from Lane Electric Cooperative, MetroConnects, and ReWa to discuss:

• How to leverage pre- and post-disaster federal funding, including FEMA’s Building Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, to strengthen infrastructure.
• Financial and operational preparedness considerations to maximize funding.
• Immediate utility-specific actions to be prepared for future disasters.