FEMA Releases Additional Funds to Help New York City 

Release Date: December 18, 2001
Release Number: 1391-52

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New York, NY -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director Joe M. Allbaugh announced today that the agency has approved two additional grants totaling $64.3 million to help the city of New York continue its long-term response to the World Trade Center (WTC) attack. The funds come as a result of President Bush's federal disaster declaration after the Sept. 11 tragedy.

The two grants include: 19.7 million for the replacement of New York City Fire Department vehicles destroyed during the WTC emergency response effort and $44.6 million for clean-up of Ground Zero, including labor, equipment and materials. With the additional monies, the total amount approved for emergency response and recovery work for the city of New York through the Public Assistance Program is more than $392.4 million.

"FEMA is committed to New York City's long-term recovery and will continue to work closely with both the city and state to make sure their needs are met," said FEMA Director Allbaugh. "We will continue to marshal all of our resources to help New York emerge stronger than ever."

"The challenge that lies ahead is great," said Edward F. Jacoby Jr., director of the New York State Emergency Management Office, "but with FEMA's commitment to maintaining a strong working partnership with the city and state of New York, I have no doubt that together we will get the job done."

Richard J. Sheirer, director of the New York City Mayor's Office of Emergency Management, praised FEMA's many efforts to assist the city during this difficult period of recovery. "These funds will permit recovery operations at Ground Zero to continue in the most efficient and expeditious manner possible. All city agencies that were most closely affected by the tragic events of Sept. 11 - in particular the New York City Fire and Police Departments - are appreciative of FEMA's support."

Last Modified: Monday, 06-Oct-2003 12:19:05