Thursday, November 8, 2012

Federal and State Resources Info

Below is a round-up of information for people looking to rebuild following Hurricane Sandy. Is there information you think should be added? E-mail jconnic@nj.com.

Federal aid

FEMA - For residents and business owners who have suffered damage, contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance through the website or by calling 1-800-621-3362. FEMA also has a page dedicated to Hurricane Sandy recovery.
State resources

State of New Jersey - The state website has a Hurricane Sandy resource center with emergency hotlines, updates from the power companies and how you can volunteer.
NJ211 - NJ211 has set up a page dedicated to Hurricane Sandy information.
New Jersey Office of Emergency Management - NJOEM has a page dedicated to Hurricane Sandy recovery assistance. It also is Hurricane Sandy-related alerts regularly.
Unemployment benefits - Those who lost their jobs because of Hurricane Sandy can file for disaster unemployment benefits by visiting the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development website.

Housing options

American Red Cross - The American Red Cross has temporary shelters set up across New Jersey for people without a place to live. You can find a shelter by visiting the Red Cross website.
FEMA - The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers housing options for those who lost their primary residence during Hurricane Sandy. You can apply for assistance via the agency's website.
SparkRelief.org - The organization provides a crowd-sourced map of Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Visit SparkRelief.org for more information.

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