FEMA grant for Hawarden Fire costs
Summary
The city would accept a FEMA grant covering up to 75 percent of $522,241.55 in fire response costs, meaning the federal government reimburses most of the expense.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
City share would be about 25 percent of $522,241.55 in eligible Hawarden Fire costs.
City taxpayers, who would bear only about a quarter of the fire's eligible costs.
Evacuated residents and businesses in the La Sierra/Crestview area.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — September 22, 2026
The city would accept a FEMA grant covering up to 75 percent of $522,241.55 in fire response costs, meaning the federal government reimburses most of the expense.
City Council — May 19, 2026
A wildfire near La Sierra forced road closures on Arlington Avenue and evacuations during the meeting, with the La Sierra senior center opened as an evacuation shelter and most of the fire department engaged.
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