"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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This bill, the Disaster Victims Protection Act, requires the Governor to distribute federal and state disaster aid to municipalities based on the amount of physical damage they sustained during a disaster. It aims to ensure that communities hit hardest by events like Hurricane Sandy receive a greater share of recovery funds compared to those with less damage. The goal is to prioritize assistance for the most vulnerable residents and businesses affected by disasters.
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