Funds allotted for January storm

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide the state of Missouri with $28,240,930.69 in federal grant money to help repair damage resulting from the severe ice storms.

SEMO Electric Cooperative will receive $12,334,360.55 to support repair of the damaged electrical systems, including electrical poles, transformers, cross arms, reclosers and regulators.

Also Ozark Border Electric Cooperative will receive $14,736,118.21 to cover repairs and emergency support costs.