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Even though Hurricane Irene did not cause the kind of widespread damage that many on the East End feared it would, the ensuing cleanup and clearing of roads is still expected to cost Southampton Town around $1 million, Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst said this week.
While all the numbers are not in yet, Ms. Throne-Holst said on Monday, that is the early estimate of costs. Town officials are hoping to get reimbursed for some of that money through the Federal Emergency Management Agency after President Barack Obama declared Suffolk County a disaster area last month. On Friday, State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office issued a statement saying that federal aid is available for Suffolk County homeowners and businesses that suffered damage incurred by the hurricane.
“It was costly, but I think it’s very clear... more
While all the numbers are not in yet, Ms. Throne-Holst said on Monday, that is the early estimate of costs. Town officials are hoping to get reimbursed for some of that money through the Federal Emergency Management Agency after President Barack Obama declared Suffolk County a disaster area last month. On Friday, State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office issued a statement saying that federal aid is available for Suffolk County homeowners and businesses that suffered damage incurred by the hurricane.
“It was costly, but I think it’s very clear... more
