For the second time in a week, a national publication has written about the FEMA reversal regarding funding for the Ocean Grove Boardwalk. In their “State-by-State” section, USA Today said, “After twice rejecting the request, the Federal Emergency Management Agency now said the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association can seek $1 million in federal aid for repairing a boardwalk that was damaged by Superstorm Sandy.”
The mention of a $1 million figure is surprising, because the OGCMA did not mention that number when the announced they ruling. I have contacted Mr. Gradone of the CMA for clarification. Obvously, $1 million is not enough to provide the 90% funding that other towns have received for their boardwalk (Seaside Heights and Seaside Park received money twice—for Sandy and then for the fire. So far, OG has not received even a dime, although we now have renewed hope)
Thanks to Ernie B (FOB) for alerting us to this article.
Here is a link to our recent exclusive coverage of the FEMA reversal: