FEMA Funds Approved For Winter Snow Damage In Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Somerset County was hammered by winter storms this past year causing a financial strain on municipalities. However, the county will be able to recoup some of their losses as a federal Major Disaster Declaration has been approved for the northern part of New Jersey.

Specifically, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s declaration will help with expenses paid during the March 6 and 7 winter storm where as much as 23 inches fell in parts of Somerset County. (See Related: Final Snow Totals For Somerset County)

The declaration at Governor Phil Murphy’s request will help alleviate the financial burden for counties including Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic and Somerset. The declaration also provides funding for statewide hazard mitigation projects to help protect against future disasters.

“Alleviating the suffering and damage which resulted from the dangerous weather conditions during the March nor’easter is a crucial step towards recovery,” said Governor Phil Murphy.

Although summer is less than two weeks away, there are parts still recovering from the disastrous effects of the winter storm, including in Bridgewater where storm debris clean-up is still continuing three months later. In May, the township voted to hire two landscaping companies to help with the clean-up. (See Related: Bridgewater Storm Brush Clean-Up Continues)

(Image via Matthew Brigham of Watchung)

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