FEMA to give NJ aid to cover Irene costs

TRENTON, N.J. - April 2, 2012 (WPVI) -- New Jersey is getting more than $1.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to offset costs from Tropical Storm Irene.

The money will cover expenses incurred by the National Guard leading up to and after the Aug. 27 storm.

State Police superintendent, Col. Rick Fuentes, tells The Record newspaper Irene was the costliest natural disaster in New Jersey's history.

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Information from: The Record, http://www.northjersey.com

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