Menendez, Booker Announce $3M for NJ Storm Resiliency, Flood Mitigation Projects

Statement

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker today announced the awarding of a combined $2,966,500.70 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund storm resiliency projects to better protect New Jersey residents and communities in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

"Fortifying our communications, and upgrading the state's early warning systems to detect tidal surges and potential flooding will only enhance our emergency and disaster response," said Sen. Menendez. "We learned after Superstorm Sandy destroyed homes, devastated communities and shattered our state's vital infrastructure that we must rebuild better and smarter to withstand the next storm. These federal investments are critical to ensuring New Jersey and its residents are stronger, more resilient and better prepared for when disaster strikes."

"It is vital we remain committed to making our communities more resilient following Superstorm Sandy's devastation in order to keep New Jersey families out of harm's way," said Sen. Booker. "Federal investments like this are important steps in making sure we are better prepared to mitigate against future disasters."

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