Bill 119 s 267, also known as the Private Road Safety Act, aims to expand the eligibility for reimbursement under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This bill specifically focuses on making repairs, replacements, and restorations of private roads and bridges eligible for reimbursement in the event of a disaster.
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act provides federal assistance to state and local governments, as well as certain non-profit organizations, in the aftermath of a disaster. However, currently, private roads and bridges are not eligible for reimbursement under this act.
The Private Road Safety Act seeks to address this gap by allowing private road and bridge owners to receive reimbursement for repairs and replacements in the event of a disaster. This is important as private roads and bridges are often essential for access to homes, businesses, and emergency services.
Overall, this bill aims to ensure that all individuals, regardless of whether they live on a public or private road, have access to the necessary resources to recover from a disaster. It is a bipartisan effort to improve the resilience of communities and ensure that all infrastructure is protected in times of need.