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$16 Million in Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Funding

Summary

The board moved forward grant applications for storm recovery and mitigation: flood wall protection for about 100 Watsonville homes, culvert replacements countywide, Davenport water improvements, and emergency shelter upgrades including converting Juvenile Hall into a resiliency center.

At a glance

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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No local match required, but federal rules cap overhead reimbursement at $50,000 per project.

✅Who benefits

Residents of flood-prone Watsonville neighborhoods, rural Davenport, and communities relying on county roads and emergency shelters.

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