NEW YORK — FEMA has approved more than $38 million in Hurricane Sandy assistance to fund emergency efforts and help repair and rebuild public infrastructure in Westchester County.
To date, local, state and federal recovery officials have identified 345 projects from applicants in Westchester County that are eligible for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The $38,398,651 million represents 90 percent of the cost of approved PA projects that will be reimbursed by FEMA. The state manages the PA program and disburses funding.
A breakdown by category of work:
Debris Removal $ 23,348,532
Emergency Protective Measures $ 10,300,909
Roads and Bridges $ 724,592
Water Control Facilities $ 10,057
Buildings and Equipment $ 965,384
Utilities $ 1,684,093
Parks, Recreational and Other Facilities $ 1,365,081
$1,708,524 is included in the funding for Westchester County for permanent work that will reduce or eliminate repeat disaster damage.
PA applicants can include:
- state agencies
- local and county governments
- private nonprofit organizations that own or operate facilities that provide essential government-type services
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.
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$38 Million in Federal Funding Supports Westchester County’s Sandy Recovery
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