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Today, Congressman Fine is proud to announce that he has helped secure $4.7 million in federal funds for Flagler Beach. These funds will help with beach renourishment projects and prevent further coastal damage with the upcoming hurricane season to begin soon.

This achievement reflects strong coordination between Congressman Fine and the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners, who have long prioritized protecting Flagler County’s shoreline. Within weeks of Congressman Fine’s request to expedite processing and review, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the approval and release of the federal funds — ensuring this vital project can move forward without delay.

“We are grateful for Congressman Fine’s engagement and advocacy on behalf of Flagler County,” said County Commission Chair Leann Pennington. “This award strengthens our ability to restore and protect one of our community’s most vulnerable and valued assets, our coastline.”

“Strong beaches mean strong communities, protecting our homes, our economy, and our way of life,” Congressman Randy Fine said. “I thank the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners for their partnership and collaboration. Together – within two weeks of reaching out to FEMA – we secured more than $4.7 million in long-awaited federal funding for beach sand replenishment projects. We are pursuing additional funding to continue renourishing our beaches.” 

“These funds will repair damage from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole and strengthen our coastline ahead of the next hurricane season,” said Congressman Fine. “I’m proud to support Flagler County in partnership with the County Commission and will continue fighting for our residents in Congress.”

“This funding is a critical piece of the overall financial plan for Reach 2,” said County Administrator Heidi Petito. “It allows us to move forward with confidence as we prepare for construction and continue securing the remaining resources needed.”