WASHINGTON – The US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal
Emergency Management Agency will provide just under $1.3 million to repair
damages caused by Hurricane Sandy.
“It is not enough to simply rebuild and repair; we must also prepare
ourselves for the next storm and the next potential flood,” said
US Senator Charles Schumer. “That’s exactly what this federal
grant will do by helping ensure this reservoir is fully restored and strengthened
in order to protect against the next storm.
“These federal funds will allow New York City to move forward with
critical water infrastructure renovations at Kensico Reservoir,”
said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “Our communities still feel the
devastating efforts of Superstorm Sandy; these funds are an essential
investment towards building necessary safeguards for when the next storm
hits to help maintain water quality and ensure residents have safe drinking
water.”
