In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, NYU Langone Medical Center has received $114 million in Public Assistance funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to a press release. The funds will help compensate for the cost of emergency repairs, patient evacuation and other expenses as a result of damages from Hurricane Sandy.

FEMA federal coordinating officer Michael Byrne also praised Langone’s relief efforts since the storm struck.

“When Hurricane Sandy struck New York, workers quickly evacuated and safely relocated 250 patients,” Byrne said in a press release. “Their work during and after the storm was extraordinary. I am glad that we are able to expedite this money to help NYU Medical Center.”

The FEMA PA program is designed to reimburse government and private organizations for 75 percent of Sandy-related expenses, including protective measures, debris removal and infrastructure repair. For instance, the organization also recently allocated $75 million to the New York Police Department to aid with hurricane-related efforts.

Hannah Vick, a FEMA spokesperson, emphasized that the funds were awarded because FEMA saw the need of local residents.

“We worked very closely to get communities what they need … and we know that families are hurting right now,” Vick said.

Hanqing Chen is assistant managing editor. Email her at [email protected].