A government official says a plan is in place for disbursing $2.5 billion in additional federal aid to New Jersey, New York City and New York state for Superstorm Sandy recovery.

The third round of funding will bring the total amount headed to the city and two state governments to nearly $13 billion.

Salvaged photos dry on a car hood in Seaside Heights during a storm cleanup last year. Many New Jersey residents are still awaiting payment on insurance claims from Superstorm Sandy in 2014. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Salvaged photos dry on a car hood in Seaside Heights during a storm cleanup last year. Many New Jersey residents are still awaiting payment on insurance claims from Superstorm Sandy in 2014. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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The official who provided the numbers has knowledge of the plan but spoke on condition of anonymity because it has not yet been made public.

The official says New York City will get $994 million, New Jersey $882 million and New York state $606 million. Connecticut will get $21 million.

Congress approved Sandy funding last year. The federal government has about $1 billion left to distribute.

The Star-Ledger of Newark, New Jersey, first reported the new aid figures.

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