MONROE TOWNSHIP– October 5, 2021 Monroe Township continues to assist residents recovering from the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Henri that deluged nine inches of rain over several hours on Sunday, August 22.
Tropical Storm Henri’s impact was primarily limited to Monroe Township, Helmetta, Jamesburg, Cranbury, Spotswood and East Brunswick. Despite efforts by every town, FEMA has indicated that damage from Tropical Storm Henri did not meet the monetary threshold necessary to qualify for federal (FEMA) disaster relief funding.
“I, along with my fellow Mayors, expressed our extreme disappointment and frustration to FEMA and our federal representatives that our residents have not qualified,” said Monroe Mayor Stephen Dalina. “While Tropical Storm Henri was not as widespread as Tropical Storm Ida, our residents were no less impacted and deserved federal support.”
“Monroe, as a community, will continue to do everything we can to assist our residents impacted by Henri – several of whom have endured very significant property damage and are struggling,” Dalina added.