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In 2021, the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit Philadelphia. This resulted in major property damage and extensive flooding.
After disasters like this, Congress may choose to allocate special funding to help communities recover. This is done through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) oversees this program.
HUD has allocated over $163 million to support Philadelphia’s recovery and mitigation efforts. The City can choose how to spend our CDBG-DR funding, but we must:
- Spend all of our CDBG-DR funds within Philadelphia.
- Fund projects that directly benefit low- and moderate-income residents, or that primarily serve these residents.
- Use at least 15% of our recovery funds for mitigation projects.
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1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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Timeline
Hurricane Ida lands in Philadelphia. Major damage continues from August 31 through September 5.
President Biden declares a major disaster for Pennsylvania.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces a partial funding allocation under the CDBG-DR program.
HUD announces more funding for affected areas. The City begins research and planning activities related to the CDBG-DR program. This includes two needs assessments: one for unmet needs and one for mitigation needs.
First, the City analyzes the impact of Hurricane Ida. This includes identifying needs that haven’t been addressed through other funding sources. This will make up the unmet needs assessment.
Then, the City identifies the greatest risks in Philadelphia. This information is included in the mitigation needs assessment. The mitigation needs assessment is also informed by the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Philadelphia publishes a draft action plan based on identified needs on July 15. This document includes a plan for how the City will use CDBG-DR funds to address those needs. Public comments open for 30 days.