(WSIL) -- Illinois has been awarded a total of $2,414,009 in federal funding to offset costs related to the historic flooding that occurred from February 24 - July 3, 2019.
Of that money, Alexander County received $150,000.
The county was hit hard last year by flooding which caused millions of dollars in damages. Now, across the region, many residents are preparing for what the remnants of Hurricane Laura could bring.
Last year, News 3 reported extensively on the damages to personal, commercial and government property in Alexander County.
The Alexander County Engineer Jeff Denny, said they only received about $150,000 of the funds to reimburse them for debris removal and other storm repairs from last year. Denny continues with, he's bracing for similar issues on Friday.
But Denny said, they year's river level will actually help the situation, they're more concerned about debris from wind, as oppose to flooding.
The funding, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will go to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to supplement local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding.
That money will reimburse state and local governments for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding. Alongside Alexander County, it will serve Adams, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jackson, Jersey, Knox, Madison, Mercer, Monroe, Morgan, Pike, Randolph, Rock Island, Schuyler, Scott, St. Clair, Stephenson, Union and Whiteside.
The flooding experienced in Illinois last year became the longest flood event to ever occur in the state.
Many communities experienced power outages, road closures, and significant damages to homes and businesses.
More than 1,694 homes and businesses sustained major damage as a result of serious flooding.
