On November 1st, Congress Member Doug LaMalfa (R–Richvale) announced that a $4,733,821.57 FEMA Public Assistance (PA) grant has been awarded to Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative. This grant will be used to repair or replace distribution lines, fiber optic lines, and transformers damaged in wildfires, as well as cover hazardous tree removals required to complete the repairs. FEMA funding will cover 90% of the project’s total costs. All work is ongoing and is anticipated to be completed by February 24, 2023.
