Sununu assesses storm damage in North Country, commends crews for restoration efforts
On Thursday Gov. Chris Sununu addressed the severe damage from Monday’s storm after touring areas hard-hit by heavy rain and wind. Work crews continued repair and restoration work on Route 302 in Crawford Notch, which remains closed. Sununu said the hope is that it will be reopened by Christmas.
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CRAWFORD NOTCH, NH – On Thursday Gov. Chris Sununu addressed the severe damage from Monday’s storm after touring areas hard-hit by heavy rain and wind. Work crews continued repair and restoration work on Route 302 in Crawford Notch, which remains closed. Sununu said the hope is that it will be reopened by Christmas.
Emergency Management teams were working alongside community partners to make sure all needs were being met and document damage to communities to support a request for a federal disaster declaration and federal assistance.
“This week, I have witnessed dedicated state employees and local officials work tirelessly to keep residents safe. Today I traveled to Crawford Notch to see the damage first-hand,” said Governor Chris Sununu. “The request for a joint PDA is an important next step to determine whether communities can receive federal assistance.”
PDA teams consist of officials from FEMA, HSEM and local emergency managers. The teams jointly document damage to determine the resources needed to help recover from a disaster.
“The assessments are a critical component of making a request for federal relief funds,” said HSEM Director Robert Buxton. “We have been in contact with communities throughout the state to determine whether we will meet the state threshold of $2.53 million in damages, and we would like to thank those communities for participating in the process. ”
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