April 26, 2007 - 3:49pm
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ACTING GOVERNOR’S STATEMENT ON FEMA DECLARATION

TRENTON – Acting Governor Richard J. Codey today released the following statement in reaction to FEMA’s initial declaration of a major disaster in six New Jersey counties:

“Over the past week we have been working closely with FEMA to assess the damage done by the recent storm and determine what level of assistance is needed across the state.

“I am pleased that FEMA has taken action to ensure that some families in need will get help quickly . Six counties have received disaster declarations thus far. In the near future we expect that as we complete the remaining assessments, there will be additional counties designated.  We intend to continue working with FEMA to push for a statewide disaster declaration so that we can ensure that all New Jerseyans who are in need receive assistance as quickly as possible.

“Again, I want to thank FEMA for their continuing cooperation and collaboration.�

 

GOVERNORS PRESS... can be reached via email at robert.corrales@gov.state.nj.us.