Establishes a municipal severe storm relief fund for Rockaway, Queens to aid in repairs from Hurricane Sandy.

The bill establishes a municipal severe storm relief fund for Rockaway, Queens, administered by the division of homeland security and emergency services. It provides grants for repairing public infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy from October 29 to November 3, 2012. Eligible projects include roads, bridges, boardwalks, drainage, and flood mitigation systems. Funding comes from appropriations and other sources. The state can also receive grants, gifts, or bequests for the program. Grants are awarded based on fund availability. The act takes effect immediately.

Establishes a municipal severe storm relief fund for Rockaway, Queens to aid in repairs from Hurricane Sandy.

The bill establishes a municipal severe storm relief fund for Rockaway, Queens, administered by the division of homeland security and emergency services. It provides grants for repairing public infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy from October 29 to November 3, 2012. Eligible projects include roads, bridges, boardwalks, drainage, and flood mitigation systems. Funding comes from appropriations and other sources. The state can also receive grants, gifts, or bequests for the program. Grants are awarded based on fund availability. The act takes effect immediately.