Hurricane Sandy

$9.2 Million in Sandy Relief Aid Approved for Belmar, Marlboro and State

Costs are primarily related to debris clean up following Hurricane Sandy.

Wednesday, three grants totalling more than $9.2 million were approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help cover the cost of public assistance and debris removal related to Hurricane Sandy. The funding will be used to reimburse a significant percentage of costs incurred by Belmar and Marlboro Township as well as the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.  According to a release from Sen. Frank Lautenberg's office Wednesday afternoon, Belmar will receive $4,062,468 for emergency debris removal to clear roadways for emergency vehicles in the aftermath of Sandy. The total cost of the shore town's public assistance project was $5.4 million. Marlboro is slated to receive $1,665,172 for its approximately $2.2 million …

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Jersey Girl

10:41 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Ann marie houlis i agree 100 percent we are in the same situation. never miss a payment. lose everything. and they hold the flood insurance money. beside that where i am on the water in Toms River we get letters every other week to raise the house 4ft then 6ft.then we are in certain zones. how save our we that men in space suit cleaning out mold. then insurance tell you to stop cause we have to …   more ›

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…

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