New Jersey will be getting almost $50 million in federal funds to help bolster the state’s long-term flood protections.
Emergency Management authorities announced Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved grants to flood-proof properties and minimize the impact floods have on residents.
Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin says the funds will especially target the Passaic River Basin, where flooding is a recurring problem.
Much of the funding for projects in that area had previously been announced.
Wayne Township will get the largest portion of the money, with almost $25 million approved
New Jersey has been at odds with FEMA since Gov. Chris Christie’s request for a disaster declaration following floods in March was denied. The state eventually secured small business loans for property owners instead of disaster aid.
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