Tag: FEMA

HIGHLANDS – Federal policy moves could jeopardize a multimillion-dollar flood mitigation and green infrastructure project in Highlands, as FEMA officials announced they are ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program, a key funding source for the project.

The lifeline for Monmouth Beach’s firefighters – more than 5,000 feet of aging fire hoses – will soon be replaced, ensuring quicker and safer responses in emergencies. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) secured the critical funding for the upgrade.

The borough anticipates receiving its largest grant ever to tackle its longstanding townwide flooding issues.

Next month New Jersey will become the first state in the nation to use scientific “predictive precipitation modeling” for future developments, hopefully reducing flooding in some inland areas.

COLTS NECK – Despite much pushback from township residents, environmental groups and some planning board members, a proposal to construct 360 residential units atop vacant land along Route 537 was approved last Wednesday.

Construction on a new towboat building and trailer restroom facilities are underway at the harbor in Atlantic Highlands, located along Simon...

By Muriel J. Smith SEA BRIGHT – The borough and Monmouth Beach have received a grant totaling more than $28 million representing reimbursement of 90 percent...

EATONTOWN -- In the three years since Hurricane Sandy scored a direct hit on New Jersey, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been actively...

THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY Management Agency wants to hear from Sandy damaged homeowners not satisfied with their flood insurance claims. “While I’ve seen many of the...

COLTS NECK – The township received a $2 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help pay for cleanup costs that...