Patrick calling for more storm recovery funds for Hampden, Franklin Counties

BOSTON (WWLP) - Governor Deval Patrick is asking FEMA to provide more money for Hampden and Franklin Counties to deal with the costs of last year’s weather disasters.

On Tuesday, the Governor sent a letter to the Obama Administration, asking that the federal government pay for 90% of eligible costs from the June 1 Tornado, Tropical Storm Irene, and the October Snowstorm. Currently, FEMA is reimbursing 75% of eligible storm recovery costs.

“This increase in federal cost share will greatly assist these communities in their ongoing efforts to recover from these disasters, and will go a long way toward alleviating the resulting economic distress many continue to experience,” Patrick wrote.

Eligible costs for Hampden County are an estimated $114 million, while costs for Franklin County are estimated at $12.7 million.