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| https://www.heitkamp.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=bab06695-9a84-4c05-98d6-fa99799e06f7 | Heitkamp Announces Significant Federal Funding for Storm Restoration Costs | 2015-10-28 | 2015 | 2015-10 | Democrat | House | ND | Heidi Heitkamp | H001069 | www.heitkamp.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Worked with Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative to Successfully Push for Federal Funds WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, announced more than $1.4 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative to reimburse it for costs incurred to repair damages from the 2010 winter storm. It has been over five years and FEMA has finally made good on its promise to support our local power cooperative, as they worked to restore power for the areas hit the hardest, said Heitkamp. We must know that when disasters hit, the federal government will be a partner in helping our local communities recover and not stand in the way with unnecessary red tape. Im glad to see this funding come through, but we must make sure resources are available on a timely basis for our communities to come back stronger and safer than they were before a disaster hits. The 2010 winter storm left more than 8,400 North Dakotans without power and since this time, Mor-Gran-Sou has been working with FEMA to receive reimbursement for the costs incurred in fixing downed power-lines, poles, and to restore power. Heitkamp worked side-by-side with Mor-Gran-Sou to push FEMA to meet its obligations. She specifically pressed FEMA Deputy Administrator Nimmich to make sure Mor-Gran-Sou was treated fairly and received the reimbursement for the work completed. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |