FEMA Releases $141 Million In Funds To Help New York City
Release Date: February 22, 2002
Release Number: 1391-63
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New York, NY -- An additional $141 million was released today to the State of New York by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help the City of New York continue its long-term response to the World Trade Center (WTC) attack.
The public assistance funds come as a result of President Bush's federal disaster declaration after the Sept. 11 tragedy.
FEMA Director Joe M. Allbaugh said, in announcing the grants today, "FEMA's ongoing support of New York City's recovery efforts is a top priority. We are committed to working with the city and state to speed this recovery."
The $141 million in grants includes $96.6 million for overtime emergency protective measures taken by the New York City fire and police departments following the Sept. 11 attacks, with the balance going to various city agencies for similar efforts. With these funds, the total amount obligated to date to the State of New York for emergency response and recovery work through the Public Assistance Program is more than $570 million.
Noting FEMA's long-term support, New York State Emergency Management Office Director Edward F. Jacoby Jr. said, "FEMA's continued presence in the recovery effort is invaluable. As a result, the people of the City and State of New York will emerge from Sept. 11 stronger than ever."
The grants are funded through the FEMA/State of New York Public Assistance Program. In this event, President Bush authorized FEMA to pay for 100 percent of the costs. Public assistance reimburses government agencies and certain non-profits providing a government-like service for eligible disaster-related damages and costs not covered by insurance.
Among the categories eligible for reimbursement are debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repair or restoration of damaged public facilities.
Last Modified: Monday, 06-Oct-2003 11:04:24