Resources for Communities

The following resources are available for communities affected by natural disasters:

• MN Public Facilities Authority (PFA)
  After a disaster, the MN Pollution Control Agency, MN Department of Health and other partner agencies will work to protect the integrity of public drinking water and wastewater systems and assist communities in getting the systems operational to protect the public health. If infrastructure repairs are needed the PFA will work with the appropriate funding and regulatory agencies to coordinate any funds appropriated by the legislature for the repair or replacement of damaged drinking water or wastewater infrastructure with existing funding for longterm improvements. More information is available at the Public Facilities Authority section of our website.
  
  
• Small Cities Development Program
  The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) provides funding for housing and community development activities. One of the eligible activities is to alleviate urgent community development needs caused by natural disasters. The SCDP will work with state and local officials to assist communities with necessary financial resources, dependent on the availability of funding. Planning and administrative support to implement recovery activities is also included. For more information please contact Reed Erickson at 651-259-7456 or Reed.Erickson@state.mn.us.