Hurricane Ida Information

NJ 211 plays an important role when disaster hits our area.  They communicate information and resources to the public in response to the storm.  The information below is from their website. https://www.nj211.org/tropical-storm-ida

Crisis Cleanup

If you experienced flood damage and need assistance with clean up, register for Crisis Cleanup by calling 844-965-1386. For more information view a flyer (English) (Spanish).

Documenting your Flood Damage

Before removing flood-damaged items from your home, policyholders should be sure to take the following steps:

• Take photos and videos.
• Record serial numbers.
• Keep receipts.
• Retain all material samples.
• Contact repair services.

Report Damage

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management has launched a data collection portal to gather data from impacted individuals in Essex County where FEMA has declared the Major Disaster Declaration.  Individuals can fill out the Damage Report Form to report damage to your home in the aftermath of a significant weather event or disaster (residential structures only, no vehicles). Information collected here will help local, state, and federal authorities better understand the location and severity of damage impacts.

FEMA Assistance

FEMA has declared that residents of  Essex county can now apply for direct assistance for Ida-related recovery. Assistance may include home repairs, temporary housing, low-cost loans, and other programs to help recover from the effects of the tropical storm. 

Apply online through FEMA's website, by downloading the FEMA App on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, or by calling 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The toll-free telephone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. 

To apply for FEMA assistance, visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

For more information, visit their website at https://www.nj211.org/tropical-storm-ida

For a link to the Governor's Office information, visit https://www.nj.gov/ida/

Transportation

Governor Murphy announced a partnership with Uber and Lyft to provide free and discounted rides to NJ residents who lost a personal vehicle due to Hurricane Ida. If you need a ride to an essential service, text NJIDARIDE to 898-211 or dial 2-1-1.

SOMA Two Towns Transportation

If you are 60+, live in South Orange or Maplewood, and require assistance with accessing rides for employment, food, prescriptions, local medical appointments, please  visit the Transportation tab on this website for more information.