Disaster payments in Kent County, Rhode Island totaled $6,663 in 2018
Congressional Districts in Kent County, Rhode Island Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2018
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Rhode Island (Rep. James Langevin) | $66,711 | 33.6% | 33.6% |
| 2 | 1st District of Rhode Island (Rep. David Cicilline) | $31,878 | 16.1% | 49.7% |
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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