FEMA/STATE NEWS RELEASES

• December 1, 2011 - Attached is the latest FEMA/State News Release "NJ Residents Covered Under NFIP May Be Elegible for Up to $30,000 in Extra Assistance"

• December 1, 2011 - Attached is the latest FEMA/State News Release "Deadline Extended for Flood Insurance Claims"

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September 5, 2011 - FEMA announced that President Obama has added Monmouth County to the list of New Jersey counties eligible for disaster assistance. 

To submit a request for assistance, individuals can apply via the following options:

• online at www.disasterassistance.gov

• by smartphone at m.fema.gov

• by phone (800) 621-FEMA (3362)

• by phone for people with speech or hearing disabilities (800) 462-7585

The toll free telephone numbers will operate from 7am - 10pm (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

An overview of the process can be found on FEMA's website:  http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm

Register Before Visiting a DRC

 

·        Have Available Before Calling:

m A phone number where you can be reached                  m Social Security number

m Address of damaged property                                      m Current mailing address

m Brief description of damages                                              (separate from damaged

m Insurance information                                                          property if inaccessible)

  There is no income threshold for disaster assistance.

 

Incident period:  August 27 - September 5, 2011                                                                    Deadline for registration has been extended until November 30, 2011

 

 

TRENTON, N.J. � Fraud can be a big problem in areas struck by disasters, according to officials from the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The damage caused by Hurricane Irene may leave many homeowners, renters, and business owners vulnerable to fraudulent offers of help. New Jersey residents may be the target of some familiar scams.   Click on the article below for some important tips

"Beware of Fraud!" State and Federal Officials Warn

 

IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW UP:

FEMA OFFICIALS SAY 'KEEP IN TOUCH' TO GET ANSWERS, RESOLVE CONCERNS

NEPTUNE, N.J. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants all survivors of Hurricane Irene to receive the maximum assistance for which they are eligible.

After registering by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA), survivors will receive notification by mail within 10 days on whether they qualify for federal disaster assistance.

• If eligible, the letter explains how much the grant will be, and for how it is intended to be used.
• If ineligible - or if the grant amount reads "0" - you may still qualify. The denial may just mean the application is missing information or that you missed an appointment with an inspector.

FEMA looks at a number of things to determine if a survivor can receive disaster assistance. The agency must be able to:

• Verify an applicant's identity.
• Verify damages. If you believe the inspector didn't see all of your damages, call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
• Verify home occupancy. Applicants need to provide proof of occupancy such as a utility bill.
• Collect insurance information.

Call the Helpline to understand why you were denied assistance or go online to www.disasterassistance.gov or m.fema.gov. Changing your eligibility may be as simple as supplying missing paperwork or providing additional information.

"FEMA personnel are here to help," said Vogel. "Keep in touch. Use the Helpline. You'll get answers to your questions and help with understanding the assistance process, and ways to move your personal recovery forward."

 

Should you need further assistance please call Borough Hall at (732) 446-9235 and we will try our best to help you.