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Borough Of Middlesex: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida: Recovery & Assistance

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Press release from the Borough of Middlesex:

2021-10-29

  • 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)

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  • If you use a TTY: 1-800-462-7585

  • 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS): 1-800-621-3362

    • Find out what's happening in Middlesexfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • DisasterAssistance.gov

    • Apply for assistance.

  • Learn more about disaster assistance programs.

  • Check the status of your FEMA application.

  • Understand any letters you get from FEMA.

  • Find housing and rental assistance information.

  • Get answers to questions or resolve problems.

  • Get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance.

  • Learn about Small Business Administration (SBA) programs for individuals & businesses

  • Meet with a Small Business Administration (SBA) agent

    • Survivors Don’t Need to Wait on FEMA to Start Cleanup from Hurricane Ida

    Free Home Repair and Rebuilding Advice Available at Lowe’s in Bayonne Through November 5th

    Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA)

    FEMA Fact Sheets: Disaster Declarations

    • Overview

    • Declaration Criteria

    • Unemployment Assistance

    • Emergency vs. Major Declarations

  • Fire Management Assistance Grant Program

  • Guide to the Disaster Declaration Process and Federal Assistance

  • Individuals and Households Program (IHP)

  • Individual Assistance

  • Online Resources for Congressional Offices

  • Public Assistance

  • Sequence of Delivery

    • Need Equal Access? Just Ask. New Jersey and FEMA Committed to Providing Equal Access for Ida Survivors

    Residents in the flood impacted area who have had their gas turned off must contact PSE&G directly at 1-800-436-7734.

    • Who you should notify

    • Electrical systems

    • Mechanical/plumbing systems

  • Construction permits associated with the repair of storm-damaged single family homes

  • When construction permits ARE and ARE NOT required

    • The Middlesex Community Pool

    • Wednesday, September 15 from 6PM-8PM

    • Thursday, September 16 from 4PM-8PM

  • Saturday, September 18 from 2PM-8PM.

    • Friday, September 17

    • 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

    • Senior/Recreation Center

    • Residents can access FEMA resources online at FEMA has opened a DRC (Disaster Recovery Center) in every county with a major disaster declaration. Our County’s is open as of 1 pm on Sept 9, 2021 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville, NJ 08872. The hours will be Monday – Friday from 7 am to 7 pm and Saturday & Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm. Any NJ residents impacted by Hurricane Ida can visit the DRC to get assistance. No appointment is necessary.

  • Residents can access FEMA resources online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362

      • FEMA is a provider of last resort and residents should first file claims with any relevant insurances which they may have

    • FEMA is a provider of last resort and residents should first file claims with any relevant insurances which they may have

    • Residents can access The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center for homeowners, renters and business owners to provide answers to questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each person complete their electronic loan application.

      • Virtual Business Recovery Center & Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach CenterMondays – Fridays | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | FOCWAssistance@sba.gov | (916) 735-1500

  • https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/small-business

    • The State has launched a resource page: nj.gov/ida with information and state resources available to affected residents. This resource includes:

      • Information from NJ Division of Consumer Affairs about locating quality contractors and avoiding price gouging and disaster-related scams

  • Information from Department of Health about environmental hazards, mold, carbon monoxide poisoning, food safety, etc

  • Information from Department of Banking and Insurance about filing claims for homeowners, auto, flood insurance

  • Other resources including transportation, food, mental health, hotlines, etc

  • Information from NJDEP about emergency debris management contracts, stream cleaning, debris removal, and more ( NJDEP IS PRIMARILY FOR OUR INTERNAL USE NOT PUBLIC – I.E. State contracted vendors who can provide support for debris management, stream cleanup, etc)

    • Information from NJ Division of Consumer Affairs about locating quality contractors and avoiding price gouging and disaster-related scams

  • Information from Department of Health about environmental hazards, mold, carbon monoxide poisoning, food safety, etc

  • Information from Department of Banking and Insurance about filing claims for homeowners, auto, flood insurance

  • Other resources including transportation, food, mental health, hotlines, etc

  • Information from NJDEP about emergency debris management contracts, stream cleaning, debris removal, and more ( NJDEP IS PRIMARILY FOR OUR INTERNAL USE NOT PUBLIC – I.E. State contracted vendors who can provide support for debris management, stream cleanup, etc)

    •  EDA Grant for Small Business affected by IDA and HENRI 

      • FEMA is a provider of last resort and residents should first file claims with any relevant insurances which they may have

    • FEMA is a provider of last resort and residents should first file claims with any relevant insurances which they may have

    • Residents can access The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center for homeowners, renters and business owners to provide answers to questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each person complete their electronic loan application.

    • Virtual Business Recovery Center & Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach CenterMondays – Fridays | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | FOCWAssistance@sba.gov | (916) 735-1500

  • https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/small-business

    • The State has launched a resource page: nj.gov/ida with information and state resources available to affected residents. This resource includes:

      • Information from NJ Division of Consumer Affairs about locating quality contractors and avoiding price gouging and disaster-related scams

      • Information from Department of Health about environmental hazards, mold, carbon monoxide poisoning, food safety, etc

      • Information from Department of Banking and Insurance about filing claims for homeowners, auto, flood insurance

  • Other resources including transportation, food, mental health, hotlines, etc

  • Information from NJDEP about emergency debris management contracts, stream cleaning, debris removal, and more ( NJDEP IS PRIMARILY FOR OUR INTERNAL USE NOT PUBLIC – I.E. State contracted vendors who can provide support for debris management, stream cleanup, etc)

    • Information from NJ Division of Consumer Affairs about locating quality contractors and avoiding price gouging and disaster-related scams

    • Information from Department of Health about environmental hazards, mold, carbon monoxide poisoning, food safety, etc

    • Information from Department of Banking and Insurance about filing claims for homeowners, auto, flood insurance

  • Other resources including transportation, food, mental health, hotlines, etc

  • Information from NJDEP about emergency debris management contracts, stream cleaning, debris removal, and more ( NJDEP IS PRIMARILY FOR OUR INTERNAL USE NOT PUBLIC – I.E. State contracted vendors who can provide support for debris management, stream cleanup, etc)

    • Wednesday-Thursday (Sep. 8 & 9) and Saturday Sep. 11

    The Middlesex Community Pool

    Borough OEM Collecting Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) for FEMA

    1. This does NOT take the place of residents working with their private homeowners/renters insurance companies. Likewise, this survey and your responses have nothing to do with insurance nor the dollar value to the damage assigned.

    2. Responses will be kept confidential and will only be sent on to NJOEM

  • This is not mandatory for residents but encouraged.

    1. ☑ Your town’s municipal inspector will visit your location and perform an inspection.

      a. Township inspectors will make rounds in some towns. If you have questions about the inspection process, please call your township’s municipal office or office of emergency management.

      b. If your home or business passes inspection, the inspector should notify you and PSE&G that your service is ready to be inspected, repaired or replaced. It is not necessary to call PSE&G for scheduling in this situation.

      c. If your property fails inspection, you must have a qualified contractor make repairs and then be re-inspected by the municipal inspector.

  • ☑ If your electric panel was affected by flooding - it must be inspected, repaired, re-inspected and turned on before gas service can be restored.

    • If a gas appliance fails inspection, we will apply a violation tag and disconnect the appliance from the gas piping. Customers are responsible for having equipment repaired or replaced and

      re-inspected. When your inspection is complete, or repairs have been made, call PSE&G at 1-800-350-7734 to schedule an appointment for appliance connection.

    This press release was produced by the Borough of Middlesex. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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