Politics & Government
FEMA to Help Less than 1 in 5 Sandy Applicants
Renters and homeowners went to the federal government for help recovering from Superstorm Sandy.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced they will give assistance to fewer than 20 percent of Florham Park residents and fewer than 15 percent of East Hanover residents who applied for help recovering from Superstorm Sandy.
According to a spreadsheet from the government agency, 250 homeowners and renters applied for assistance after the historic storm.
The average amount of assessed damage, according to the sheet, was $820 in Florham Park and $392 in East Hanover. No homes were assessed over $10,000 in damage.
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Of the 48 homeowner applicants who applied in Florham Park and 137 in East Hanover, only 15 and 24, respectively, will receive any aid. None of the rental applications, 36 in Florham Park and 29 in East Hanover, were approved for any aid.
Hurricane Sandy touched down in the area on Oct. 28. Many homes and businesses were without electricity for two weeks.
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School in the East Hanover, Florham Park and Hanover Park school districts were canceled for days because of the devastation.
Florham Park East Hanover Owner applicants 48 137 Median income $99,181 $51,000-$70,000 Average FEMA inspected damage $820 $392 Total Grants Given 15 24 Renter applicants 36 29 Median income $30,000-$73,000 $36,000 Total Grants Given 0 0NJ Spotlight is an issue-driven news website that provides critical insight to New Jersey’s communities and businesses. It is non-partisan, independent, policy-centered and community-minded.
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