If FEMA Doesn't Expand Fort Housing, Oceanport Will Take Matters Into Its Own Hands
FEMA is expected to make an announcement on Monday about whether it will open up more units at the fort.
The promise of temporary housing for storm victims at Fort Monmouth is showing signs it will become a reality. Oceanport borough is reporting that one of its residents received a call from the Federal Emergency Management Agency about relocating to long term temporary housing at the fort. This signals that the wheels are beginning to turn for displaced people, but not fast enough for many, and not for as many as have a need, says Oceanport's mayor. At its town hall meeting two weeks ago, Oceanport surveyed the needs of its residents and found that 119 were in need of temporary housing. Mayor Michael Mahon called this the "uncounted need" and is hoping his town's survey will convince FEMA to offer up more housing at Fort Monmouth. And if it…
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