Trenton, NJ – The Christie Administration announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a Public Assistance project for $2.2 million (with $1.6 million FEMA share) to reimburse the town of Monmouth Beach for debris removal costs following Superstorm Sandy.

Funding will cover costs incurred for the use of force account personnel, as well as equipment and contractors for the loading and hauling of debris throughout the town over a period of approximately two months.

Public Assistance is a cost-share program that reimburses local and county governments and certain nonprofit organizations for eligible disaster-related costs including emergency protective measures, debris removal and public infrastructure repair or replacement costs. The program is administered by the State of New Jersey.