WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Jeff Chiesa (R-NJ) today announced $11,206,501.10 in federal Sandy relief grants for the N.J. State Police and the Borough of Mantoloking to reimburse costs incurred as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The grants are provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance grant program.

"Our New Jersey State Police were among those on the front lines of our emergency response to Superstorm Sandy and keeping people as safe as possible during the disaster. This funding, by reimbursing some of the costs of those brave efforts, helps make sure the State Police can continue to keep New Jerseyans safe," said Senator Menendez, who helped lead the New Jersey delegation in the fight for federal Sandy relief. "I am very glad to see assistance coming to the Borough of Mantoloking to help the community's recovery from the severe damage it sustained from the storm. Every bit of federal Sandy relief, whether it be to a statewide agency or a singular community, moves New Jersey forward on our progress in recovering from Sandy."

"These resources will help our communities and emergency responders continue recouping the substantial costs incurred during and in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. I commend FEMA for their continued attention to the New Jersey recovery and will work to provide our cities and towns with the resources they desperately need," said Senator Chiesa. "In the immediate aftermath of Sandy, I saw the devastation the superstorm wreaked on our communities. As senator, I will continue to facilitate the good working relationship between New Jersey and the Federal government in meeting our state's needs."

The funding announced today includes $9,455,815.47 for the N.J. State Police to reimburse for costs associated with public safety patrols, assisting stranded motorists, blocking hazardous roads and transporting residents to shelters, conducting search and rescue operations.

An additional $1,750,685.63 has been granted to the Borough of Mantoloking to reimburse the costs of demolition, loading, hauling, disposal, and monitoring of private property debris removal.

In January, President Barack Obama signed the Superstorm Sandy Supplemental Appropriations bill into law, bringing the total Sandy aid enacted by Congress to $60.2 billion. The funding package included federal aid to help homeowners, businesses, and communities recover, and resources to rebuild coastal, transportation, and water infrastructure.

Public Assistance grants are awarded by FEMA on a rolling basis after receiving applications from the state, which coordinates the process with local governments.

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