U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $2,154,770.24 to reimburse Hopewell Township for expenses incurred during recovery from Hurricane Sandy.
“These funds help demonstrate the continued commitment of all Americans to help Hopewell Township recover from Hurricane Sandy, and I look forward to seeing similar help provided to other Central New Jersey governments that incurred costs in the storm,” Holt said.
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Hopewell Township hired contractors to aid in debris cleanup, including removing fallen trees and broken tree limbs. The FEMA award reimburses the township for 75 percent of the cleanup costs. Following the state’s review process, the funds will be provided to Hopewell Township.
The award was made possible under the Hurricane Sandy disaster relief bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives in January with Holt’s support and was signed into law by President Obama.
