2021
2021
Page last updated: 12/28/2021
Hurricane Ida passed through New Jersey from September 1st thru September 3rd, 2021, bringing lashing winds and torrential rains. On September 5th, 2021, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration.
People in the following counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
Click here to read the full White House press release.
*Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Morris, and Union counties were added on September 10th, 2021.
**Warren county was added on September 19th, 2021.
A free legal helpline for Hurricane Ida survivors in the state declared disaster areas located in Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union and Warren County is now available for people facing legal issues due to the recent disaster. Residents who cannot afford to pay an attorney can contact the Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) statewide Hotline to request free legal assistance through its website, www.lsnjlawhotline.org. The Hotline can also be reached at 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529).
FEMA Application Deadline
Extended again to Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Appeal your FEMA decision letter
Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.
Application for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Claims for DUA must be filed by October 20, 2021.
Application for SNAP Replacement
Friday, September 30, 2021 Warren County residents may be added at a later date.
Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:
Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.
Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov
In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).
Mobile Registration Intake Center: MRICs move around regularly. They will be in an area for a short period of time to help survivors who need registration help. Visit FEMA’s webpage to find more information about the Mobile Registration Intake Center locations and hours.
Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.
Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.
Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.
A free legal helpline for Hurricane Ida survivors in the state declared disaster areas located in Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union and Warren County is now available for people facing legal issues due to the recent disaster. Residents who cannot afford to pay an attorney can contact the Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) statewide Hotline to request free legal assistance through its website, www.lsnjlawhotline.org. The online application can be submitted any time. The Hotline can also be reached at 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529).
For more information, please see the press release here.