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Federal agencies, including CISA and the FBI, are probing cyberattacks on over 30 water systems across the U.S. The incidents, attributed to potential Iran-linked hackers, highlight critical gaps in cybersecurity within municipal water infrastructure, leading to calls for enhanced funding and modernization efforts.
The Virginia government has designated **$7.3 million** in disaster relief grants to support recovery efforts in Giles and Washington counties and the Town of Fries after Tropical Storm Helene. Funded through HUD's **CDBG-DR** program, this initiative aims to enhance infrastructure resilience and housing repairs, opening new procurement avenues for contractors.
FEMA is offering $1.9 million in Pre-Disaster Mitigation funding for a wastewater infrastructure project in Madelia, Minnesota. This grant provides a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in infrastructure resilience and flood risk management to engage in federally funded projects, focusing on enhancing local capabilities against natural disasters.
The National Park Service and Washington State DOT are gathering public feedback for an erosion and flood risk project on SR 410. This initiative aims to enhance roadway resilience against environmental impacts and may lead to future procurement opportunities for contractors.