The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages residents and businesses who sustained losses due to the severe storms and flooding in the New Jersey counties of Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Passaic, Somerset and Union, to follow the tips listed below to speed up the process when applying for disaster assistance.
You may register by phone at 1-800-621-3362 to apply for assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments should call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. The lines are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. You can also register online at
FEMA's website.
When you call FEMA, have the following on hand:
- Address of the damaged property
- Insurance information
- Phone information
- Your current address
- Your social security number