On September 5th, a major disaster declaration was signed for the state of New Jersey due to impacts of the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Federally, the disaster will be referenced as 4614-DR-NJ. The Federal declaration contained approval for Individual Assistance.

Individual Assistance through FEMA and SBA has been declared eligible in the following counties:

Middlesex
Summerset
Hunterdon
Bergan
Passaic
Gloucester

Impacted individuals and households are encouraged to apply for federal disaster assistance at  https://www.disasterassistance.gov/.

Additional Resources

• Help After a Disaster: FEMA Individual Assistance Can Help You Recover.
• To read how home builders can help their communities rebuild after a disaster, click here.
• To read the OSHA Fast Fact sheet on flood cleanup that offers several tips and cautions to consider post-storm, click here.

The National Association of Home Builders provides resources to states and localities in need after natural disasters and recognizes NJ’s need to rebuild many of its flooded communities.  For additional questions about resources from NAHB, contact Jonathan Falk at 904.994.5530 or via email at JFalk@nahb.org.