Disaster Relief and Resources

Apply now for FEMA Disaster Assistance: https://www.disasterassistance.gov

• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for New Jersey
• FloodSmart.gov
• FEMA Starting Your Recovery Factsheet (PDF)
• Individual Assistance Fact Sheet (PDF).

State and Federal Resources

• NJ Hurricane Ida assistance: https://www.nj.gov/health/er/emergency-preparedness/hurricane-readiness/ 
• FEMA Hurricane Ida assistance: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/hurricane-ida  
• Red Cross Shelter Finder: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html  
• Red Cross Tips for Disaster Cleanup & Repair for your Home: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/disaster-cleanup.html#clothing-&-gear
• Information on Dept. of Transportation road closures: https://511nj.org/home  
• Information from the Insurance Council of NJ: https://icnj.org/consumers-policy-makers/ 
• NJ Dept. of Banking and Insurance Guidance on Filing Insurance Claims: https://www.nj.gov/dobi/NJDOBIInsuranceClaimsAfterStorm.pdf
• Homeowners: https://icnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Homeowners-Post-Disaster-Insurance-Manual.pdf 
• Businesses:  https://www.iii.org/article/filing-business-insurance-claim-after-disaster  
• Auto Resources: https://www.insure.com/car-insurance/flood-damaged-cars-tips.html 
• NJ Dept. of Human Services Mental Health Hotline and Resources:  https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/