$15M in Emergency Relief for California
FHWA recently issued $15.3 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief funds to local public agencies in 12 California counties to offset repair costs for roads, trails, parking areas, and other infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary in August 2023.
In a statement, FHWA said its “quick release” emergency funds will primarily be used to fix local transportation infrastructure damaged by the storm, including Whitney Portal Road in Inyo County, which provides access to Mount Whitney and the surrounding attractions, including the Mount Whitney Trailhead and Alabama Hills.
FHWA pointed out that “quick release” emergency funds are just an initial resource installment to help restore essential transportation. Additional funds needed to repair damages on federal lands affected by Tropical Storm Hilary will be supported by the Emergency Relief program through nationwide funding allocations.
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Emergency Relief Program
FHWA's Emergency Relief (ER) program provides funds for emergency repairs and permanent repairs on Federal-aid highways and roads, tribal transportation facilities, and roads on Federal lands that have suffered serious damage as a result of natural disasters or catastrophic failure from an external cause.
The ER program receives a permanent authorization of $100M per year in contract authority from the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) Highway Account.
