Suffered Ida Flood Damage In South Brunswick? Here's What To Do

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick residents who were impacted by remnants of Hurricane Ida are now eligible for federal assistance, the Office of Emergency Management said.

On Sunday, President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a Major Disaster Declaration for six New Jersey counties, including Bergen, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Passaic, and Somerset counties.

Under the declaration, residents and business owners will be eligible for a series of federal programs, including low-cost loans for property losses not covered by insurance, and grants for temporary shelter and home repairs.

The South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management is working with Middlesex County Emergency Management and FEMA to assess local damage from last week’s storm.

“We know of at least a dozen homeowners who called police headquarters to report flooded basements on Wednesday evening. President Biden has declared Middlesex County a disaster area that can make our residents eligible for federal assistance,” OEM Director and Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said.

Hayducka said he has directed Lt. Gene Rickle to be the point person for assisting residents in gaining information about the different programs available.

“I am asking residents to email Lieutenant Rickle at erickle@sbpdnj.net to let us know of any storm damage to their homes or businesses as soon as possible. FEMA representatives will be in Middlesex County on Tuesday, and we want them to evaluate any storm-damaged areas if possible” Hayducka said. "I know many people have spent this Labor Day weekend cleaning up their homes. We will continue to work with our county, state, and FEMA to get them assistance."

As of Tuesday morning, the OEM has received reports of 24 homes with water damage in the township. This list has been forwarded to Middlesex County OEM.

Here are the streets of homes reporting damage:

• Adams Road
• Silver Birch Road
• Park Knoll
• Michaelangelo Drive
• Dean Lane
• Stevens Road
• Oakey Drive
• Amherst Court
• Pearce Lane
• Eastern Drive
• Georges Road
• Nancy Street
• Ridge Road
• Ellsworth Way
• Drinking Brook Drive
• Sand Hill Road
• Stanford Drive
• Promise Way
• Luna Court

Residents can request for assistance online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number for the hearing or speech impaired is 1-800-462-7585 (TTY). Calls will be accepted seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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