NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Local NewsAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough
Manatee County proposes changes to $252 million hurricane recovery fund distribution
Manatee County is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the distribution process for $252 million in federal hurricane recovery funds. Homeowners affected by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton have until Monday to submit their input on the new allocation plan.
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The proposed changes will determine how $252 million in federal disaster aid is prioritized and distributed to local homeowners recovering from recent hurricane damage.
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otherHurricane Debby“A storm event qualifying residents for recovery funds.”locationBradenton“Area with high application volume”locationCortez“Area with high application volume”locationManatee County“The local government managing the distribution of federal recovery funds.”otherHurricane Milton“A storm event qualifying residents for recovery funds.”personOdugo Ohizu“Communications coordinator for Lasting Manatee”locationWest Bradenton“Area with high application volume”personJulie Madison“Attendee at the public hearing”otherHurricane Helene“A storm event qualifying residents for recovery funds.”organizationLasting Manatee“Managing the recovery program and contractor process”organizationHUD“Federal provider of recovery funding”organizationManatee County“Managing federal hurricane recovery funds”locationPalmetto“Area with high application volume”