Months after Massachusetts was slammed by a series of nor'easters, the Commonwealth was granted federal assistance to help with recovery efforts related to the record-breaking storms. The July 19 announcement marked the second federal disaster declaration the state received in as many months. The state is expected to receive a combined $50 million or more for the declarations.
The funding approved on July 19 is available to tribal, and eligible local governments, as well as certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis. The funds will cover emergency work and the repair or replacement of damaged facilities in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Worcester counties during the March 13-14 storm, according to a statement released by the White House. The funding may cover snow removal and hazard mitigation measures.