New Jersey residents who suffered harm from the remnants of Hurricane Ida have two extra weeks to use for federal help. The federal catastrophe company moved the deadline to register for assist to Jan. 5, 2022, for householders and renters in 12 counties.
Go to DisasterAssistance.gov to register for an opportunity to obtain a mean grant of $5,000 to $8,000 to cowl hire, pay for dwelling repairs, change property or handle different wants that aren’t coated by insurance coverage.
Help is obtainable for folks residing in Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union and Warren counties.
You may also register by downloading the Federal Emergency Administration Company app or calling 800-621-3362. The toll-free phone strains are at present working 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day.
You may also name, use the app or go to the web site to replace your contact data, ask questions on a letter from FEMA, get details about FEMA dwelling inspections, or discover ways to enchantment a FEMA resolution.
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When making use of for help, you will want:
- Handle of the broken dwelling
- Present mailing handle, phone quantity and Social Safety quantity
- Insurance coverage data
- Complete family annual revenue
- Routing and account numbers for checking or financial savings accounts for direct deposit
- An outline of catastrophe harm and losses
Authorized Companies of New Jersey is providing assist with filling out functions in addition to authorized help for individuals who qualify. Go to lsnjlaw.org or name 1-888-576-5529.
Are you having bother receiving help after Ida? We wish to hear from you. E-mail Ashley Balcerzak at [email protected].
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Source: Asbury Park