Politics & Government

Lavallette Receives $1.5 Million Assistance Following Sandy

Funding will help Lavallette repay for emergency work done following Hurricane Sandy.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has approved a Public Assistance project of $1.5 million to reimburse Lavallette for emergency protective measures performed as a result of Hurricane Sandy, the governor's office announced Friday afternoon.

The funding, of which FEMA will provide $1.1 million of the total cost, will cover emergency costs incurred by police, public works employees and electrical contractors who worked to protect and evacuate members of the public. According to a release, this includes the erecting and manning of barricades, clearing and reconnecting downed power lines, removing debris, and maintaining and repairing water, sewer and electrical lines.

Public Assistance is a cost-sharing program that reimburses local and county governments, as well as certain nonprofit organizations, for their eligible disaster costs, including emergency protective measures, debris removal and public infrastructure repair.

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The program is administered by the State.


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