California Receives $22 Million from FEMA for Oroville Dam Emergency

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has sent $22.8 million to California to help the state cover expenses related to the crisis at the Oroville Dam earlier this year, the federal agency said. The check was sent to the Department of Water Resources, which requested assistance for debris removal and emergency protective measures in February, FEMA said. The allocation was announced during a media call Wednesday. FEMA generally reimburses up to 75% of emergency expenses.