FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 6, 2014

Christie Administration to Hold Public Hearings on Second Round of $1.46 Billion in Federal Sandy Recovery Funds

Public Hearings Scheduled February 11th, 12th, 13th at Richard Stockton College, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and Brookdale Community College 



Christie Administration to Hold Public Hearings on Second Round of $1.46 Billion in Federal Sandy Recovery Funds

Public Hearings Scheduled February 11th, 12th, 13th at Richard Stockton College, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and Brookdale Community College 

Trenton, NJ - Christie Administration cabinet members leading New Jersey’s recovery and rebuilding efforts will hold three public hearings to detail the proposed amendment to the New Jersey Disaster Recovery Action Plan, which outlines how the state will spend $1.46 billion in federal Sandy recovery funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Yesterday, the Administration opened a 30-day period for the public to comment on the state’s plan, which will run through March 5, 2014.

The plan was developed in consultation with residents, elected officials, long-term recovery groups and other stakeholders in New Jersey and will incorporate feedback received during the public comment period. 

During each public hearing, the Christie Administration will also host representatives from state agencies for a Mobile Cabinet meeting to offer hands-on assistance to Sandy-impacted residents and businesses.

ATLANTIC COUNTY

 

WHEN:             Tuesday, February 11, 2014

4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.

WHERE:           Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

101 Vera King Farris Drive

Galloway, NJ 08205

 

PRESS:            OPEN, No Availability

ESSEX COUNTY

 

WHEN:             Wednesday, February 12, 2014

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:           New Jersey Institute of Technology

Campus Center

141 Summit Street

Newark, NJ 07103

 

PRESS:            OPEN, No Availability

 

MONMOUTH COUNTY

 

WHEN:             Thursday, February 13, 2014

4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:           Brookdale Community College

Robert J. Collins Arena and Recreation & Events Center

65 Newman Springs Road

Middletown, NJ 07738

 

PRESS:            OPEN, No Availability

 


In order to accommodate all participants, pre-registration for the public hearing is strongly encouraged. Participants may pre-register at https://bitly.com/SandyPublicHearings. Those who need accessibility accommodations are advised to contact the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs at sandy.recovery@dca.state.nj.us or call 609-292-3750. Also, attached is a downloadable, printable flyer with public hearing dates, times and locations.

For more information about New Jersey’s Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts or to download a copy of the State’s Action Plan and related amendments, in English or Spanish, click HERE.

PRESS REGISTRATION: Press are encouraged to register at http://bit.ly/SandyPHMedia.

CONTACT:
Lisa Ryan
Sean Conner
(609) 292-6055