Disaster News - Tips to speed FEMA Assistance

The federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages residents and businesses who sustained losses  due to the severe storms and flooding in the New Jersey counties of Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Passaic, Somerset and Union, to follow the tips listed below to speed up the process when applying for disaster assistance.

You may register by phone at 1-800-621-3362 to apply for assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments should call  (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. The lines are open from 8a.m. to 8p.m. daily. You can also register on line at www.fema.gov

When you call FEMA, have the following on hand: your current address; the address of the damaged property; phone information; insurance information; and your social security number.