Aberdeen Residents: Resources Regarding Stimulus Checks, Small Business Assistance, Renters And More

Press release from Township of Aberdeen:

May 19, 2020

5/19/2020 - Resources Regarding Stimulus Checks, Small Business Assistance, Renters and More

Local Announcements:
Elective surgeries and other invasive medical procedures can resume May 26 in New Jersey pursuant to Governor Murphy’s executive order.
NJ Transit received a grant award of $1.4 billion from the Federal Transit Administration through the CARES Act.
New Jersey is committing $50 million from CARES Act for small businesses affected by COVID-19.
Governor Murphy will allow towns to reopen beaches, boardwalks, lakes, and lakeshores with social distancing measures in place beginning Friday, May 22.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs is providing five, 10-member Health Care Strike Teams to join staff at long-term care facilities in New Jersey. They will remain until June 30.
If you have questions about taxes or stimulus checks:
The distribution of federal stimulus checks has begun and will occur automatically with no action required for most people. Click here to access the IRS’s online tool to track your payment.
If you do not file a federal tax return, click here for more information on how to receive a stimulus check.
Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will have payments automatically deposited into their bank accounts.
The IRS has established a website to answer other questions about direct stimulus checks to taxpayers and to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus. Click here for more information.
If you have questions about Small Business Assistance:
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application process has resumed. Contact your local lender if you wish to apply.
Small Business Administration Resources for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
COVID-19/Coronavirus Information for New Jersey Businesses
If you have questions regarding Unemployment Insurance and paid sick leave:
New Jersey’s Department of Labor’s website on paid sick leave and Unemployment Insurance
Resources for homeowners and renters:
Information for renters and landlords can be found here.
Information for homeowners who have questions about mortgage payments is available here.
If you have questions about job opportunities:
Visit New Jersey’s Jobs Portal
Employers in critical industries should click here to submit information about openings with urgent hiring needs related to COVID- 19.
If you have questions about coronavirus health resources:
More information about coronavirus is available through the New Jersey Department of Health’s website here.
A list of coronavirus testing sites is available here.
You can check health symptoms here. Please consult your health care provider if you feel unwell.
If you want to help:
The State of New Jersey welcomes offers from individuals and businesses that want to help the Garden State. Click here for a comprehensive list of ways to help.
Anyone who has personal protective equipment (PPE) they wish to donate like N95 respirators, face shields, protective goggles, surgical masks, or other protective equipment, click here.
If you know someone who needs food assistance, please visit this website for more information.
If you have medical training and want to volunteer, click here.

This press release was produced by the Township of Aberdeen>. The views expressed here are the author’s own.