Meet The FEMA: Hoboken Residents Can Meet FEMA Representatives This Weekend

HOBOKEN, NJ — In order for Hoboken residents and businesses to get help for damage caused by recent storms, FEMA representatives will be coming to the mile-square city this Sunday and Monday.

[Flash Flood Watch For Hoboken Through Early Friday: Read More]

The representatives will be stationed at:

• Mama Johnson Field at Fourth and Jackson streets on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• At the Multi-Service Center at 124 Grand St. on Monday, Sept. 27, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

They will to help register residents for FEMA disaster assistance, check application statuses, and update applications with new information.

Mayor Ravi Bhalla encouraged residents with flood damage to apply for FEMA relief.

"During Tropical Storm Ida, Hoboken flooded with 150 million gallons of water, causing costly damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure," Bhalla said.

“If you suffered damage due to Tropical Storm Ida, I strongly encourage you to submit an application for FEMA disaster assistance as soon as possible,” said Bhalla. “This funding will provide relief to our residents as they continue to recover, make home repairs, pay for temporary lodging, and more."

Residents with homeowners or renters insurance and/or flood insurance should file a claim with their insurance provider as soon as possible. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance.

The fastest and easiest way to apply to FEMA is by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov. If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).

When applying for assistance, residents should have the following information readily available:

• A current phone number where FEMA can contact them
• Their address at the time of the disaster and the address where they are now staying
• Their Social Security number, if available
• A general list of damage and losses
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name

$5K Grants For Groups And Businesses

Mayor Bhalla also urged small business owners and nonprofits to apply for up to $5,000 in grant funding for damages they suffered due to Tropical Storm Ida through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

The Henri/Ida Business Assistance Grant Program provides short-term, immediate August rent or mortgage reimbursement support to New Jersey small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits that have suffered physical damage as a result of Tropical Storm Henri and Tropical Storm Ida.

New Jersey businesses and nonprofits with up to 50 full-time equivalent employees are eligible to apply.

To learn more or to apply by the Sept. 24 deadline, go to www.njeda.com/henri-ida-grant.

City Workshop On Protecting Buildings From Future Storms

To further aid residents and property owners, Hoboken will host a virtual Resilient Buildings Workshop on Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. to provide information on how residents can protect their buildings from flood damage and lower their flood insurance rates.

The workshop will begin with a presentation about the city's water management strategy to protect lives, buildings, and property against future flood damage.

There will also be break-out sessions with vendors of resilient building products and services.

Attendees must register for the Resilient Buildings Workshop at www.hobokennj.gov/resilientbuildingsworkshop. After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

More Information

For more information about FEMA disaster assistance, small business assistance, storm recovery building permits, Resilient Buildings Design Guidelines, and more, go to www.hobokennj.gov/ida.

To learn about Hoboken’s efforts to mitigate rainfall flooding and combat climate change, go to www.hobokennj.gov.

• READ MORE: Hoboken Mayor Says To Document Flood Damaged Items
• READ MORE: Hudson County Added To FEMA Disaster List Post-Ida
• READ MORE: Video Shows Man Rescued From Floods Day After Storm

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