A 3720
"Disaster Victims Protection Act"; requires Governor to allocate federal and State disaster aid to municipalities in proportion to amount of catastrophic physical damage sustained within each municipality.
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Bill overview
This bill, the Disaster Victims Protection Act, requires the Governor to allocate federal and State disaster aid to municipalities based on the amount of catastrophic physical damage they experience. It aims to ensure that communities most severely impacted by disasters receive a greater share of relief funds. The legislation responds to issues highlighted after Hurricane Sandy, where some municipalities received disproportionately less aid than their level of damage warranted. This ensures aid is distributed fairly and effectively to those most in need.
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Alixon Collazos-Gill
Shanique Speight
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