Forty-Nine Counties Get Federal Aid For Infrastructure
Release Date: October 22, 2004
Release Number: 1555-047
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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that it is expanding assistance to 49 Pennsylvania counties to repair or replace public facilities damaged by the September storms. Governmental entities, municipal authorities, school districts and some nonprofit organizations in these counties are now eligible for all categories of Public Assistance.
“FEMA’s Public Assistance program is crucial in helping governments recover after disasters,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Tom Davies.
FEMA will pay 75 percent of all eligible costs. Normally, applicants would be required to pay part of the 25 percent non-federal share, but on Wednesday Governor Rendell announced that the Commonwealth will pay the entire 25 percent.
“The Governor's decision will assist many local governments that continuously struggle with everyday budgets get back on their feet after these devastating floods.” said State Coordinating Officer David M. Sanko.
The 49 counties are: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Bucks, Butler, Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Elk, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Lebanon, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mifflin, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Washington, Wayne, Westmoreland, Wyoming and York.
Applicants that have not already submitted a Request for Public Assistance need to do so through the county emergency management coordinator. Forms are available from either the county emergency management coordinator or the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) web site: www.PEMA.state.pa.us.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Monday, 25-Oct-2004 09:27:51