U.S. DOT Providing California $15.3 Million in “Quick Release” Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Roads Damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary

On October 5th, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the availability of $15.3 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief funds for use by local public agencies in 12 counties in California. The funds will offset costs of repair work needed for roads, trails, parking areas, and other infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary in August. The RCRC member counties of Imperial, Inyo, Mono, and Tulare were among the recipients of emergency relief funds.  More information about FHWA’s Emergency Relief program is available here.