New Jersey Gets $72 Million to Help Communities Prepare for Climate Impacts
Official: DEP Receives $72 Million From NOAA to Advance Climate Resilience Projects Across Multiple New Jersey Counties
Reading: Receipt of $72 million in federal NOAA funding to advance climate resilience projects across New Jersey counties expands climate adaptation capacity and implementation.
The funding represents a major investment in helping New Jersey residents and local governments prepare for future climate challenges.
In clear language
New Jersey has received $72 million in federal funding from NOAA to help communities across multiple counties prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts like flooding and severe weather. This money will go toward building resilience projects that protect homes, infrastructure, and natural areas from climate-related disasters. The funding represents a major investment in helping New Jersey residents and local governments prepare for future climate challenges.
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Who does this affect?
- Residents in multiple New Jersey counties that will benefit from climate resilience projects
- Local government officials and municipalities planning climate adaptation strategies
- Businesses and property owners in areas vulnerable to flooding or severe weather
- Communities looking to protect natural areas, wetlands, and coastal regions
What can you do?
- Contact your local municipality to ask how the funding will be used in your area and what resilience projects are planned
- Learn about flood risks and preparedness measures in your community through your county or local emergency management office
- Support local climate adaptation initiatives and stay informed about resilience projects near your home or business
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