The Tennessee Department Of Transportation Has Been Awarded $9.6 Million To Clear Debris Left By Tropical Storm Helene, Which Affected Eastern Tennessee In Late September. FEMA’s Public Assistance Program Is Funding The Cleanup, The Project Includes The Removal Of 457,381 Cubic Yards Of Debris And Is Expected To Be Completed By February 28. FEMA’s Share Is Approximately $7.2 Million, With The Remaining $2.4 Million Covered By Nonfederal Funds. This Operation, Which Includes Various Types Of Debris Such As Vegetative, Construction, And Mud, Represents Half Of The Total Expected Cost.