As reported on MPBonline, the state of Mississippi has received a $23.9 million grant to help homeowners retrofit homes for hurricanes in Jackson, Harrison and Hancock Counties.
The program is being managed by a new state group called “Coastal Retrofit Mississippi.” According to their website, funds will be used to help homeowners with:
- Retrofitting roof systems (including roof wall connection, collar-tie/ridge board connection, hip rafter connection, gable end bracing, soffit protection, and roof deck connection/adhesive
- Opening protection consisting of windows, doors, garage doors and skylights
- Other eligible costs necessary to accomplish the overall retrofit measures.
Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. See Coastal Retrofit Mississippi’s website for more information on the application process.