JERSEY CITY, N.J. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) today announced a combined $6,233,476.67 to support the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the City of Englewood for services provided to protect residents during severe weather storms.
“I applaud our state and local response for providing much-needed shelter to residents and keeping our roadways clear during and after these storms,” said Sen. Menendez. “As severe weather events become more frequent, it’s critical that municipalities and state and local agencies have the funding and resources to quickly, effectively, and efficiently respond and keep residents safe.”
“We must continue to invest resources toward recovery efforts in communities affected by natural disasters and severe weather,” said Sen. Booker. “From personnel expenses to emergency housing, the cost of New Jersey’s response to natural disasters is significant. I am grateful for these federal reimbursements to communities who stepped up to help protect New Jerseyans.”
The New Jersey Department of Transportation was awarded $4,608,551.87 for costs incurred for snow removal, salting, and other services throughout Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties during a severe winter storm early last year. The City of Englewood was awarded $1,624,924.80 for providing sheltering for residents at four hotels during and after Hurricane Ida swept through the state in September 2021.
