Disaster payments in Worcester County, Massachusetts totaled $672,900 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Worcester County, Massachusetts Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9th District of Massachusetts (Rep. Bill Keating) | $404,512 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 2 | 1st District of Massachusetts (Rep. Richard Neal) | $36,417 | 0.6% | 6.9% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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