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Congressman Sires Applauds Expansion of Federal Funding to Include Hudson, Union, and Essex Counties Following Tropical Storm Ida

Press Release

Date: Sept. 10, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Environment

(Washington, D.C.) -- Today, Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ) released the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the Major Disaster Declaration in New Jersey following Tropical Storm Ida would be expanded to include Hudson, Union, and Essex Counties.

"I am pleased that the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has expanded the Major Disaster Declaration to include Hudson, Union, and Essex Counties, which were devastated by Tropical Storm Ida. The expanded declaration will allow residents in these counties to apply for funding through FEMA's Individual Assistance and Public Assistance programs. I want to thank the Biden administration, FEMA, Governor Murphy, my colleagues in the New Jersey delegation, and all the local leaders who have worked with me to ensure our communities can access the resources they need to work towards recovery."


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