Full Notification

Governor Murphy has announced that New Jersey has received FEMA Major Disaster Declaration for the following additional counties: Essex, Hudson, Mercer, and Union.

If you are in need of assistance following Hurricane Ida, you can apply for FEMA assistance through the following ways:

• The fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or by downloading the FEMA App on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
• If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT, seven days a week. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service.

These same instructions for seeking assistance will apply in counties that may be added to the disaster declaration following damage assessments by FEMA in the coming days.
For New Jersey residents who live outside the affected counties, you are encouraged to continue reporting damage (residential structures only, no vehicles) from Ida as damage assessments are ongoing. Information collected in this portal will help local, state, and federal authorities better understand the location and severity of damage impacts. The NJOEM Public Damage Reporting portal is located at https://damagenj-njoem.hub.arcgis.com/.
For more information, please see factsheets below, which can also be accessed via these links:

• Help After A Disaster (fema.gov)
• Fact Sheet - Individuals and Households Program
• Fact Sheet - Individual Assistance Program
• Update to FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide, Version 1.1

https://linden-nj.gov/linden-residents-can-now-receive-fema-major-disaster-assistance-following-hurricane-ida/