Public Assistance Grants Awarded to Brick and Scotch Plains for Superstorm Sandy Repairs
Friday, May 31, 2013
Trenton, NJ – The Christie Administration announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $3 million in Public Assistance grants to the municipalities of Brick and Scotch Plains, as well as a $4.85 Hazard Mitigation grant to the State of New Jersey.
The Township of Brick will receive federal funding for demolition and repair work to
The recipients, total project costs and FEMA grant amounts are as follows:
· BRICK (Ocean County) The total cost of the grant is $1.78 million. FEMA’s share of the cost is $1.33 million.
· SCOTCH PLAINS (Union County) The total cost of the grant is $1.63 million. FEMA’s share of the cost is $1.22 million.
· HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT FOR STATE OF NEW JERSEY The total cost of the grant is $4.85 million. FEMA is covering 100% of the cost.
Public Assistance reimburses local and county governments and certain nonprofit organizations for eligible disaster-related costs including emergency protective measures, debris removal and public infrastructure repair or replacement costs.
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