Ida Response Continues: FEMA To Host Jersey City Meetings

Jersey City NJ

27 September, 2021

1:10 PM

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City residents will have another opportunity to talk to Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives and get important information on storm damage relief. FEMA reps will be in Jersey City the next two weeks for three community meetings on the federal and local resources available for flood damage relief. Earlier this month, FEMA reps toured the city's six wards and set up shop in each to give residents the opportunity to chat directly and ask questions. The upcoming community meetings are as follows: Monday, 9/27 6 - 8 p.m.City Hall Annex 4, Kearny AveWednesday, 9/29 6 - 8 p.m.City Hall Caucus Room, 280 Grove St.Monday, 10/4 6 - 8 p.m.Gallo Community Center @ Lincoln ParkWest Side Ave During Ida's downpour, Jersey City saw 6.5 inches of rain and preliminary damage estimates in the city are totaling $35 million. Hundreds of cars were left in Jersey City's roads, and homeowners are still reporting personal property damage.Jersey City councilors turned their attention to SUEZ and have agreed to form an ad hoc committee to find out what hindered a timely response for clean water. When flooding as serious as Tropical Storm Ida occurs, its extremely helpful that American towns or counties qualify under FEMA as "major disaster areas" because residents can then apply for federal funding. If you live or own a business in those six original counties on FEMA's list, and sustained storm-related losses, you can begin applying for assistance by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362). The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Things FEMA will help pay for include home repairs, temporary housing, low-cost loans and other programs to help recover from the effects of the storm. The state portal will record basic information including name, location, damages and cost, and need. So start recording your damages here: nj.gov/ida and damagenj-njoem.hub.arcgis.com FEMA will host 3 community meetings on Hurricane Ida Damage Relief: MON 9/27 6 - 8pm City Hall Annex 4, Kearny Ave WEDS 9/29 6 - 8pm City Hall Caucus Room, 280 Grove St. MON 10/4 6 - 8pm Gallo Community Center @ Lincoln Park West Side Ave Learn more: https://t.co/YY9O13TVjM pic.twitter.com/xpHg2FQFBc— City of Jersey City (@JerseyCity) September 27, 2021