LONG BRANCH, NJ—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced today that the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) located in Leonardo and Union Beach, which were scheduled to close February 28th and March 5th, respectively, will remain open until April 1st. Pallone sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator (FEMA), Craig Fugate yesterday calling on him to halt the planned closure of the DRCs, citing the needs of many Monmouth County residents still requiring assistance registering with the agency and making claims with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
“I called on FEMA to keep the DRCs open because I have talked to too many families that still need help to justify shutting them down,” said Pallone. “I’m pleased to learn that FEMA has agreed to my request and will continue to provide vital services that will help residents get back on their feet from Sandy’s devastation.”
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