Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Bob Menendez
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) today announced $9,078,512.06 in federal grants to address Hurricane Ida related damages. Hurricane Ida slammed New Jersey in September of 2021, causing widespread damage and claiming the lives of 30 residents.
“Hurricane Ida’s extreme weather caused historic damage across New Jersey,” said Sen. Menendez. “The Biden Administration’s quick and continuing response has allowed New Jersey to successfully rebuild and improve in the aftermath of the storm. As climate change causes extreme weather to become more prevalent, I will continue to fight to ensure New Jersey is prepared to withstand and respond to these events in the future.”
“The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused historic flooding and rainfall as well as widespread devastation to communities across New Jersey,” said Sen. Booker. “I have worked with colleagues to make sure our state receives the resources it needs to advance recovery efforts and rebuild. This federal funding will help our state move us closer to full recovery.”
The New Jersey Office Of Emergency Management was awarded $7,809,817.12 to reimburse eligible expenses incurred by its Public Assistance (PA) office for this event to administer the PA program. Yeshiva Ohr Simcha of Englewood was awarded $1,268,694.94 to repair their Yeshiva building, which was inundated with floodwaters and doubles as dormitories and a school for approximately 60 students.
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