This EDA investment supports the three rivers planning and development district with hiring a disaster support coordinator to support long-term economic recovery and resiliency activities relating…

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $200,000 Project Grant to the Three Rivers Planning & Development District, a non-profit organization, under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program. The grant supports hiring a Disaster Support Coordinator to assist with long-term economic recovery and resiliency activities in response to impacts from Hurricane Ida and recent tornadoes in Pontotoc, Mississippi. The Coordinator will work with local governments to develop short-term guidance and a comprehensive, long-range planning process to increase regional resilience and promote intergovernmental communication. The project aims to help mitigate the effects of natural disasters and stimulate economic growth in the impacted area. The grant period is June 6, 2023 to June 6, 2025.

This EDA investment supports the three rivers planning and development district with hiring a disaster support coordinator to support long-term economic recovery and resiliency activities relating to impacts from hurricane IDA and more recent tornado impacts in pontotoc, mississippi. The coordinator will work with the city and county to develop short-term guidance and a comprehensive, long-range planning process designed to increase regional resiliency and promote intergovernmental communication in the impact area. Once completed, the project will help mitigate the effects of natural disasters and stimulate economic growth throughout the region.