Schumer, Gillibrand, Velazquez Announce Over $1.6 Million In Federal Sandy Funding For Permanent Repairs To Red Hook Container Terminal

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U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez today announced $1.6 million in federal funding to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) for permanent repairs of the Red Hook Container Terminal in Brooklyn, which was damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Heavy rains and storm surge from Superstorm Sandy flooded the facility, which handles container ships and bulk cargo. The federal funding is being obligated by Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance for permanent repairs.

"Superstorm Sandy damaged Red Hook Container Terminal, a major shipping port here in New York that is so important to our local economy," said Senator Schumer. "I am pleased that FEMA is providing the reimbursement for these much-needed repairs to the container terminal."

"The Red Hook Container Terminal suffered damage caused by Superstorm Sandy when this vital shipping port was flooded," Senator Gillibrand said. "This is an important federal reimbursement that will ensure the cost to repair and replace equipment won't be left on the backs of New York families."

"Red Hook's role as a major shipping location is critical to Brooklyn's and our entire city's economy. I'm pleased to see these federal resources dedicated to repairing this installation and ensuring it fully recovers from Hurricane Sandy," said Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY).

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