FEMA Approves $2.8 Million For Battery Park Sewer Repair

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- The U. S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that more than $2.8 million was approved for the City of Richmond. This federal funding, issued under FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program, will be used to reimburse the city for implementing emergency protective measures associated with damage caused by Tropical Depression Ernesto.

FEMA will pay $2,896,092 - 75 percent of the project costs, which totals $3,861,456.  The Commonwealth or local applicants will provide non-federal funds to pay the remaining 25 percent.

Emergency protective measures are those activities undertaken by a community before, during and, following a disaster that are necessary to do one of the following: eliminate or reduce an immediate threat to life, public health, or safety; or eliminate or reduce an immediate hazard that threatens significant damage to improved public or private property.

"Today's funding reflects FEMA's continued commitment to improving the health and welfare of the residents of Richmond," said Jonathan Sarubbi, Regional Administrator for FEMA Region III.  "FEMA continues to approve eligible costs associated with damage from the storm."

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