Steve Cohen

08/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/28/2026 14:51

Congressman Cohen Announces $4.2 Million in FEMA Grants for Tipton County, Covington and Munford

WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Tipton County, Covington and Munford will share $4,222,558 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The City of Covington will receive $3,743,581 to build a multi-purpose facility that can double as a Community Safe Room adjacent to the Covington Police Station. Its maximum occupancy would be 736.

Tipton County will receive $299,171 and Munford will receive $179,606 for weather warning and alert systems.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"Tipton County has taken it on the chin recently with severe weather. These precautionary efforts to address the increasing frequency and severity of these events are practical and potentially life-saving."

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