FEMA Will Visit Millburn Town Hall Wednesday To Take Applications

MILLBURN, NJ — Township of Millburn announced that FEMA representatives will be visiting Millburn Wednesday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Town Hall to assist residents with applications for disaster assistance.

After Millburn was hit hard by Hurricane Ida, resulting in major flooding and damage across the township, Essex County was officially added to the FEMA disaster declaration list. This means residents that were severely impacted by the storm may qualify to receive federal disaster assistance.

While at Town Hall, FEMA will ask residents for personal information, such as their social security number, insurance information, address and phone number to begin the application process. If one is uncomfortable relaying this information to a FEMA agent or would rather conduct this process at home, the FEMA application for disaster assistance is found at www.disasterassistance.gov.

More information about steps after submitting a FEMA application can be found on the town's website.

For residents who are handicapped or home-bound, FEMA agents are accepting calls at 800-621-3362. For those who are hearing impaired, call 800-462-7585 for TTY.

The Township strongly encourages any residents impacted by Tropical Storm Ida to visit www.disasterassistance.gov to apply for disaster assistance.

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