More aid for storms headed this way
But state and local officials are uncertain as to how much of the latest round of
While the
"We had to shut the Back Shore (
"We live in a time right now when municipal budgets are so tight, storms like these make it difficult to manage any damage and overtime costs within our budgets," Hale said. "Whatever (reimbursement) comes our way will certainly help."
The chances for cities and towns to recoup money for damage to municipal property and other costs -- money allocated separately from funds made available to private property owners for any damages they sustained -- is complicated by the fact that
While federal money has now been approved for the storms of
"That's why we have to document all of our expenses -- our time cards for overtime, any costs for plowing) contractors) and any repair costs when we're managing thee types of storms," Hale said. "We do that anyway, but it's especially important for getting any of these reimbursements."
The awarding of the latest round of
"I am thankful for the effective coordinated response by first responders, public works and emergency management officials, and others during this series of challenging storms," state Secretary of Public Safety
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