Sandy Housing at Fort Three Weeks Away

Temporary housing will include 45 units.

Those still looking for a place to live in the wake of Superstorm Sandy will have at least three more weeks before they can hope for a place at Fort Monmouth. The state announced today that work is under way at the fort to house those displaced by Sandy, but on a much smaller scale than previously announced. According to Lisa Ryan, director of communications for the NJ Department of Community Affairs, there will only be 45 housing units, which is based on the need identified by FEMA. These units will include 15 three-bedroom units and 30 one-bedroom units. Previous reports estimated that the fort would house 400-600 families and more than a month after the Governor previously estimated. No word yet on how these units will be allocated. …

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