The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded $1.2 million to Riverside County on Monday to assist residents facing non disaster related emergencies. The grant was announced by FEMA on Monday, November 23 and is designated for food and shelter to assist those in need. According to FEMA officials, the funding can be used in support of a variety of local services including assistance for the homeless, food pantries and food banks, utility bills to avoid service disruption, payments of rent or mortgages to avoid an eviction or foreclosure. The funding is overseen by the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board. Representatives on the board include the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, The Jewish Federations of North America, the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, The Salvation Army and United Way.
FEMA Awards $1.2M to Riverside County
