(WNY News Now) Congressman Nick Langworthy reports that FEMA has awarded Hamburg more than $1 million to help rebuild after Winter Storm Elliott.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to Winter Storm Elliott’s damages, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a $1,172,559.72 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant, authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act, for the Town of Hamburg to make permanent repairs.
Congressman Nick Langworthy remarked, “I am delighted that Hamburg is getting these much-needed funds to help repair their Town Park facilities that were damaged as a result of Winter Storm Elliott.”Communities in the Southern Tier and Western New York were devastated by Winter Storm Elliott, and I will keep working tirelessly with federal officials and colleagues on both sides of the aisle to restore resources to NY-23.
The money will be utilized to fix serious damage to the town park jetty, floating dock pilings, catch basin covers, and their driveway, according to FEMA. This award will guarantee the completion of these necessary repairs and remove a risk to the public’s health and safety.
The 23rd Congressional District of New York, which includes portions of Erie and Niagara Counties as well as Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga Counties, is represented by Congressman Nick Langworthy. Visit house.gov/langworthy.