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WASHINGTON — The Navajo Nation is receiving federal aid to supplement tribal recovery efforts from severe flood damage that occurred in January.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday approved the funding for the tribe and local nonprofits. The Navajo Nation is the largest tribe in the U.S., stretching across Arizona, Utah and New Mexico.
There is not a set budget for the aid; instead, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will reimburse the Navajo Nation for 75% of eligible costs, including removing debris, life-saving operations, repairing and replacing damaged infrastructure and implementing hazard mitigation for future disasters.
FEMA will coordinate federal operations in the affected areas, according to a press release. The agency does not yet have a list of approved nonprofits since organizations still need to apply for funding, but possible organizations could include schools, houses of worship and health care facilities.
The Navajo Nation did not respond to a request for comment.
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