NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker today announced $4,189,062 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to buyout and demolish 19 flood prone properties in Ocean County. FEMA is also awarding an additional $2,166,645 to assist in installing new backflow preventer valves at 17 municipal storm water pipes in Bergen County.

“While we’ve made significant progress in the five years since Sandy stuck our shores, towns across our state are still dealing with the aftermath,” said Sen. Menendez. “This federal funding will allow the communities to make necessary repairs and mitigate the risk of future flooding. I will continue to fight for the resources necessary to ensure New Jersey is stronger and our residents better prepared to withstand the next storm.”

“Although five years have passed since Hurricane Sandy’s landfall, we will never forget the pain and devastation this historic storm inflicted upon our communities and families,” said Sen. Booker. “While we have made significant progress in those five years, we still have work to do. Federal investments like this in the strength and resiliency of New Jersey communities help mitigate against future disasters and save lives.”

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