FEMA Aid Available for Matawan and Aberdeen Residents

The U.S. government has approved New Jersey’s request for disaster assistance for residents in all 21 counties, including those living in Monmouth County, who were impacted by Hurricane Irene, according to a release from the county.

Monmouth County residents and small businesses are now eligible to apply for different types of federal assistance, including temporary housing, repair, replacement or other needs such as Disaster Unemployment Assistance, and Small Business Administration disaster loans.

Public assistance eligibility for all 21 counties allows state, eligible local governments, and certain nonprofit organizations to apply for federal funding on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Hurricane Irene.

How to apply:

• Residents can register with FEMA for aid by calling 1-800-621-3362 or go online at www.disasterassistance.gov. The disaster number is DR-4021. They do not have to wait for a disaster recovery center to open and do not have to be present at a disaster recovery center.
• Residents can also call 211 and register for help cleaning up from various volunteer organizations.
• Businesses can contact the Small Business Adminstration at www.sba.gov or by phone 800-659-2955 and refer to SBA Declaration Number 12780.