October 30,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, On Friday, Governor Christie discussed the progress our state has made four years after Sandy as his administration continues to work with homeowners, business owners, and communities to rebuild and safeguard against future storms. He also conducted a small business tour in Seaside Heights, a community heavily impacted by Sandy.It is no doubt that so much more needs to be done and some homeowners are still struggling four years later trying to cut through the
the red tape .
The Governor outlined investments in rebuilding our infrastructure, getting families back in their homes and protecting our shores after Sandy including:
- Nearly $2.5 billion in utility infrastructure hardening & resilience investments
- More than $2 billion in FEMA public assistance directed towards recovery projects
- Five large-scale NJ Transit projects designed to better safeguard critical components of our transportation grid
- $7 million to fund Retail Fuel Station program to allow gas stations expedited access to back-up power during an energy emergency
- Coordinated effort with Army Corps of Engineers to build 11 new coastal and flood protection projects statewide
- More than $1.6 billion in federal housing assistance to help Sandy-impacted families
- Majority of 7,600 homeowners participating in Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation program are back in their homes
- Expanded Blue Aces program, allowing residents in flood-prone areas to sell homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy
- $207 million dedicated to support economic revitalization in Sandy-affected communities through the Stronger NJ business programs.
The Christie administration is committed to finishing the job on Sandy recovery, revitalization and resilience efforts.
