U.S. Department of Labor giving $36m to storm-hit Northern California
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The overabundance of moisture led to flooding and mudslides, the downing of large numbers of trees and power lines, and mass evacuations.
The harsh weather also caused the region’s Lake Oroville to rise above flood levels, damaging the spillway of the nation’s tallest dam and leading to the evacuation of more than 180,000 residents.
Roads, public parks and other infrastructure also suffered severe and extensive damage.
To assist recovery and clean-up, the U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it would provide a National Dislocated Worker Grant for up $36 million – with an initial $12 million release – to the California Employment Development Department.
The funds will create temporary jobs for about 1,800 individuals to assist in the effort.
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency made three major disaster declarations following the storms that began Jan. 3 and continued through Jan. 12, 2017.
This grant will provide assistance to support recovery and clean-up efforts in following 34 counties. ■