Borough Of Manville: Housing And Services For Residents Affected By Ida

Press release from the Borough of Manville:

September 12, 2021

Were you or someone you know affected by Hurricane Ida?  The following is a list of housing resources and services that are available to Somerset County residents that were affected.   FEMA-  individuals and business owners who sustained damage losses can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.disasterassistance.gov  or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362).  If you are a homeowner, you must file a claim with your insurance company first.  Be sure to keep receipts and take photos of your damaged home and belongings; make a list of damaged or lost items.   211- 24-hour resource and referral line for all basic needs including housing; call 211 or visit www.nj211.org.   Central Jersey Housing Resource Center- affordable housing referrals and housing counseling.  Call 908-446-0036 or visit www.cjhrc.org.    County Board of Social Services- offices in Somerville and Franklin Township.  Call 908-526-8800.   Emergency Housing Voucher Program-  housing voucher for income eligible families. Call 908-541-5756 to be screened and get application if eligible.   New Jersey Housing Resource Center- online housing resource portal;  https://nj.gov/njhrc;  or call 877-428-8844   NJHelps- online screening tool for basic needs assistance programs.  www.njhelps.org;    NORWESCAP- Homelessness Prevention Program, which can provide security deposits and rental assistance for income-eligible families.   Call 908-454-7000 or visit https://norwescap.org   Safe and Sound-  emergency safe housing and other free services for survivors of domestic violence and their families; 24/7 call or text hotline - 866-685-1122 or visit https://www.safe-sound.org   Soldier On- offers services to veterans that are at risk of homelessness and their families. Call hotline at 866-406-8449.   Woods at Warren-  new affordable rental community in Warren.  Call 908-360-8101 or email woodsatwarren@gershengroup.com

This press release was produced by the Borough of Manville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.