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FEMA Approves $362K For Repairs to Historic Fleming House in Frederiksted, Which Houses EDA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Public Assistance Program has approved $362,639 in funding for exterior and interior repairs to the Fleming House in Frederiksted, which houses the offices of the U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (EDA), announced the Office of Disaster Recovery Monday. The two-story historic site constructed in 1887 has been home to the EDA since 2003. The building sustained extensive damage after Hurricane Maria in September 2017. “Economic development is most successful when collaborative partnerships and relationships occur within a community. The same also applies when historic sites need to be restored after wear and tear, or the impact of a natural disaster,” said Kamal Latham, EDA chief executive officer.  “It is indeed a privilege for our team to work within the walls of history as it facilitates economic development opportunities for the Territory’s future. We thank the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and...