Federal Aid Programs for the State of Delaware Declaration

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Release date:

November 16, 2012

Release Number:

HQ-12-148Factsheet

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s disaster declaration issued for the State of Delaware.

Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

  • Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for removing debris from public areas and for emergency measures, including direct federal assistance, taken to save lives and protect property and public health.  (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)
     
  • Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, schools, recreational areas and similar publicly owned property, as well as certain private non-profit organizations engaged in community service activities. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)
  • Payment of not more than 75 percent of the approved costs for hazard mitigation projects undertaken by state  and local governments to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural or technological disasters.  (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)

How to Apply for Assistance:

  • Application procedures for state and local governments will be explained at a series of federal/state applicant briefings with locations to be announced in the affected area by recovery officials. Approved public repair projects are paid through the state from funding provided by FEMA and other participating federal agencies.

FEMA’s mission is to support our first responders and ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Stay informed of FEMA’s activities online: videos and podcasts available at www.fema.gov/medialibrary and www.youtube.com/fema ; follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/fema  and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fema.

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November 17, 2012 – 15:42

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Federal Aid Programs for the State of Delaware Declaration

TRENTON, N.J.– A toll-free hotline, 1-888-541-1900, is now available for New Jersey survivors facing legal issues because of Hurricane Sandy.  Disaster survivors with storm-related legal issues can call the hotline to request free legal assistance.

The office will be staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday by members of the Young Lawyers Division of the New Jersey Bar Association. Voice messages can be left when the office is not staffed.

The type of legal assistance available includes:

  • Assistance with replacing legal documents that may have been lost due to flooding.
  • Assistance with life, medical and property insurance-related claims.
  • Assistance in consumer protection matters, remedies, and procedures.
  • Counseling on mortgage-foreclosure problems.
  • Counseling on landlord/tenant problems.
  • Creditor-debtor matters.
  • FEMA appeals.

Callers will be interviewed to determine what help they need and then will be matched with a volunteer attorney who can provide assistance or general legal information regarding their issue.

When calling, survivors should make clear that they are seeking legal assistance related to Hurricane Sandy.

The hotline is part of a long-standing partnership between FEMA and the American Bar Association.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Follow FEMA online at www.fema.gov/blog, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema.  Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema

The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

 

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Telephone Hotline For New Jersey Disaster Legal Services

TRENTON, N.J .–  Anyone affected by Hurricane Sandy can now visit newly opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Atlantic and Ocean counties if they have questions about recovery programs. There are now 27 DRCs open daily. The center in Bay Head will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while the curfew remains in effect.  All others are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. All DRCs in New Jersey will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22.

Before going to a DRC, it is helpful to register with FEMA. Apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by a web-enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.

DRCs allow residents to speak one-on-one with recovery representatives. FEMA program specialists are available to provide registration and other information, and to answer questions at the centers. These include mitigation specialists who can provide guidance on cost-effective rebuilding and repair techniques to reduce property damage in future disasters.

It is not necessary to visit a center to receive disaster assistance.

In addition to FEMA program specialists, customer service representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to answer questions about the SBA low-interest disaster loan program, and to assist with disaster loan applications.

The new DRCs are located at:

Atlantic County                                                      Ocean County

Adjacent to Hamilton Mall                                         Bay Head Fire Station #1

4403 Blackhorse Pike (Route 322)                          81 Bridge Ave.

Mays Landing, NJ 08330                                          Bays Head, NJ 08742

DRC locations change frequently. The closest open offices can be found online at http://asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/home.htm. An alternative is to go to www.fema.gov and search for DRC Locator.

An applicant may go to any DRC, even if it is located in another county or state. Once an application has been made, a FEMA registration number is assigned. It can be accessed nationally.

Other DRCs in New Jersey are located in:

 

Atlantic County                                             Bergen County

Atlantic City Convention Center                    Bergen County Plaza

1 Convention Blvd., Room 201                      1 Bergen Plaza, 4th Floor

Atlantic City, NJ 08401                                  Hackensack, NJ 07652

                                             

Burlington County                                      Camden County                                           

Burlington Center Mall                                   Public Works Building                                   

2501 Burlington – Mount Holly Road             2311 Egg Harbor Road

Suite 215                                                       Lindenwold, NJ 08021

Burlington, NJ 08016

 

Cape May County                                        Cumberland County

Cape May Courthouse Public Library            Emergency Management Agency Office

30 Mechanics St.                                           637 Bridgeton Ave., Lower Level

Cape May Courthouse, NJ 08210                  Bridgeton, NJ 08302

 

Essex County                                               Gloucester County

Willing Heart Community Care Center            Government Services Building

555 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.                    1200 North Delsea Drive

Newark, NJ  07103                                          Clayton, NJ 08312

         

Hudson County                                             Hudson County

Adjacent to Office Depot                                Jersey City Museum

59 Washington St.                                          350 Montgomery St.

Hoboken, NJ 07030                                        Jersey City, NJ 07302

                                                                      

Hunterdon County                                       Mercer County

Hunterdon County                                          Mercer County Community College

Department of Public Safety Annex                1200 Old Trenton Road

77 Park Ave.                                                   West Windsor, NJ 08550

Flemington, NJ 08822

 

Middlesex County                                        Monmouth County

Sayreville Senior Center                                 Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center

423 Main St.                                                    945 Highway 36

Sayreville, NJ 08872                                        Leonardo, NJ 07737

 

Monmouth County                                       Monmouth County

Belmar Municipal Building                              Union Beach Municipal Building

601 Main St.                                                   650 Poole Ave.

Belmar, NJ 07719                                           Union Beach, NJ 07735

 

Morris County                                               Ocean County                       

Morris Plains Community Center                     Bell Crest Plaza                      

51 Jim Fear Drive                                            Store Front 4C                                                                                                          

Morris Plains, NJ 07950                                   953 Fischer Blvd.                                                                                                                                                         Toms River, NJ  08753                                                                      

Ocean County                                               Passaic County

Brick Township Civic Center                           Passaic County Department of Health

270 Chambers Bridge Road                           317 Pennsylvania Ave.

Brick, NJ 08723                                               Paterson, NJ 07503

 

Salem County                                               Somerset County

Penns Grove EMS Building                            Somerset County Human Services

25 East Griffith St.                                          27 Warren St.

Penns Grove, NJ 08069                                 Somerville, NJ 08876

 

Sussex County                                            Union County

Sussex County Community College               Chisholm School Community Center

1 College Hill Road                                        100 S. Springfield Ave.

Newton, NJ 07860                                          Springfield, NJ 07081

 

Warren County

Franklin Township Municipal Building                     

2093 Route 57

Broadway, NJ 08808

 

In addition to the DRCs, there are also SBA Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) to serve business customers. SBA Customer Service Representatives are available at BRCs to provide one-on-one help to business owners seeking disaster assistance for losses. They are at the following locations, until further notice:

 

Atlantic County                                                       Bergen County

Richard Stockton College                                         Bergen Community College

Small Business Development Center                        Small Business Development Center 

35 South Martin Luther King Blvd.                            355 Main St., Room 121

Atlantic City, NJ 08401                                              Hackensack, NJ 07601

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.                       Hours: Mon – Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Cape May County                                                    Essex County

Cape May County Chamber of Commerce                Rutgers University

13 Crest Haven Road                                                Small Business Development Center

Cape May, NJ 08210                                                  25 James St.   

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.                    Newark, NJ 07102

                                                                                  Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Hudson County                                                       Middlesex County

Small Business Development Center                        John F. Kennedy Library

New Jersey City University                                        500 Hoes Lane

285 West Side Ave., Suites 189 – 191                      Piscataway, NJ 08854

Jersey City, NJ 07305                                               Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m to 5 p.m

Hours: Mon. – Sat.10 a.m. to 5 p.m.                                     Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.                                                                                                                                                 

Monmouth County                                                  Ocean County

Brookdale Community College                                  Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce

765 Newman Springs Road                                       Stafford Heritage Park Train Station and Rail Car   

Bankier Library, Room 246 (SBDC)                          (Across from Manahawkin Lake between RT 9 and

Lincroft, NJ 07738                                                     RT 72)

Hours: Mon- Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.                               West Bay Ave.

                                                                                 Manahawkin, NJ 08050

                                                                                 Hours:   Mon – Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

 

Passaic County                                                       Union County

William Paterson University                                       Kean University – SBDC

Small Business Development Center                        Business One-Stop Service – The Incubator

131 Ellison St.                                                           320 Park Ave.

Paterson, NJ 07505                                                   Plainfield, NJ 07060

Hours: Mon- Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.                                Hours: Mon- Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

                                                                       

Renters, homeowners and businesses that do not need one-on-one assistance do not need to visit a center. They can apply for an SBA disaster loan online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Follow FEMA online at www.fema.gov/blog, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema.  Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema

The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

 

 

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Additional New Jersey Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Atlantic and Ocean Counties

WINDSOR, Conn. – An outreach team from FEMA will be at the Lowe’s home improvement store in Milford this weekend to explain techniques that may reduce potential damage to homes, businesses and property from future flooding.

Specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will offer “how-to” information for retrofitting buildings and elevating utilities. They will also provide clean-up tips to help prevent mold and mildew.

The FEMA team will be at the Lowe’s store at 311 Old Gate Lane in Milford from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 and Sunday, Nov. 18.

Information will include instructions on how to:

  • Relocate circuit breaker panels, outlets and switches above potential floodwaters
  • Move washer and dryer hookups to a higher floor
  • Elevate furnaces and water heaters
  • Prevent sewer backups with a backflow valve

More information on ways to protect your home from future disasters is available at www.fema.gov/safer-stronger-protected-homes-communities.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status.  If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362. For TTY, call 800-462-7585.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private nonprofit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and covers the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

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Learn Rebuilding Techniques at Lowe’s This Weekend

WINDSOR, Conn. – The FEMA-State Disaster Recovery Centers in Connecticut will now be open later to give survivors more time to visit one of the centers.

Specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration are on hand at the centers to answer questions and provide information on the types of assistance available to survivors.

People who suffered losses can get person-to-person assistance at the centers from specialists skilled in disaster-related subjects.

If possible, before visiting a center, register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, at m.fema.gov on the browser of a smartphone or web device; or call 800-621-3362. TTY users call 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Help in many languages is available.

Disaster recovery specialists at the center can help with registration, check an individual’s case, answer questions about their claim, or review information needed to process their claim. Recovery specialists also can supply contacts for other programs that may be able to help.

 

Connecticut Disaster Recovery Center locations include:

Western Greenwich Civic Center

Room 203

449 Pemberwick Road

Greenwich, 06381

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. through Sat.

Groton Senior Center

102 Newtown Road

Groton, 06304

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. through Sat.

Long Wharf Campus Gateway Community College

60 Sargent Drive

New Haven, 06511

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. through Sat.

Department of Police Services

Conference Room

6 Custom Drive

Old Saybrook, 06475

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. through Sat.

Parson’s Government Center

70 West River St.

Milford, 06460

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 5 through Nov. 17

Housatonic Community College

900 Lafayette Blvd.

Bridgeport, 06604

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. through Fri., Sat 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

East Lyme Town Hall

108 Pennsylvania Ave.

Niantic, 06357

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 14 through Nov.16

Norwalk City Hall

125 East Ave.

Norwalk, 06851

Thurs., Nov. 15, 12-8 p.m.,

Nov. 16 through Nov. 17, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m

 

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status.  If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621- 3362. For TTY call 800-462-7585.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private nonprofit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and covers the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

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FEMA-State Disaster Recovery Centers Stay Open Later To Help Survivors

NEW YORK — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), at the request of the state of New York, has approved a 30-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program.  The program allows FEMA applicants whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy, to stay in hotels or motels.  This temporary emergency program is intended to help applicants whose homes are uninhabitable, until more suitable housing accommodations are available.

“We know that some survivors in hard-hit areas are facing critical challenges to getting back into their homes,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Michael F. Byrne. “We are working in close coordination with our state and local partners to do all we can to speed that process.  Until that day, the TSA extension will offer eligible survivors some relief.”

The program, which began November 3, was originally scheduled to expire on November 16 with a checkout on November 17.  The program now runs through December 14, in two successive intervals, with checkout dates of December 1, 2012, and December15, 2012.

New Yorkers can register for FEMA assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov or via smart phone on m.fema.gov. Applicants may also call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585.  Survivors who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. 

FEMA has a toll-free number to help New Yorkers eligible for Transitional Sheltering Assistance find a hotel.  The phone number is 866-863-8673 or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585; phone lines are open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week.  New Yorkers who need accessible transportation assistance from the shelter they are currently in to the hotel where they will be staying should identify that need to operators at 866-863-8673 or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. New Yorkers can also go online at http://femaevachotels.com/ to find participating hotels.  

Meals, telephone calls and other incidental charges are not covered. Applicants are responsible for any lodging costs above the authorized allowance.  The program does not reimburse previously incurred hotel expenses.

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FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program in New York

CHARLESTON, Wv. – Less than one week remains for West Virginia residents to register for disaster assistance to help with losses caused by the late-June/early-July derecho.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging everyone in the 20 affected counties to apply by Monday, November 19.

There are two ways to begin the application process. Residents may call FEMA’s toll-free registration number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing impairment 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST. Residents may also register online at www.disasterassistance.gov.

Monday, Nov. 19 is the last day to apply for assistance for those affected by the straight-line storms of late-June/early-July in the following disaster-designated counties: Boone, Cabell, Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Roane, Tyler, Webster, and Wood.

FEMA‘s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status.  If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

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WV Derecho Disaster Assistance Registration Deadline is Nov. 19

BATON ROUGE, La. — To continue serving Louisianians affected by Hurricane Isaac, the State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Slidell is transitioning Monday, Nov. 19, to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC).

SBA representatives at the DLOC will answer questions, explain the application process and help survivors apply for low-interest disaster loans.

The center is located at:

2056 2nd St.

Slidell, LA 70458

DLOC hours are: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. They are closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Survivors are encouraged to register with FEMA before visiting a DLOC. They may register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or via web-enabled phone at m.fema.gov. They may also call 1-800-621-3362 or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585.  Those who use 711 Relay or Video Relay Services may call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

For SBA information or to apply online, visit www.sba.gov or call 1-800-659-2955. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 1-800-877-8339.

For more information on Louisiana disaster recovery, visit online at www.fema.gov/disaster/4080 or www.gohsep.la.gov. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/femaregion6 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FEMA. Also visit our blog at www.fema.gov/blog.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status.  If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

SBA is the federal government’s primary source of funding for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts, and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover uninsured and uncompensated losses and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For information about SBA programs, applicants may call 800-659-2955 (TTY 800-877-8339).

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St. Tammany Parish Disaster Recovery Center Transitions to SBA Loan Center on Monday

NEW YORK — Federal Emergency Management Agency grants are not the only disaster assistance option for Hurricane Sandy survivors. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s low-interest disaster loan program is another important source of assistance for homeowners, renters and businesses.

While some people prefer to avoid borrowing money to cover disaster-related expenses, additional unforeseen costs can arise down the road, leaving them without enough money to cover all expenses.

Additional financial gaps that may occur include:

  • Insurance not covering all repair or rebuilding costs;
  • Discovering disaster-related damage costs are more than the initial estimate; and
  • Finding additional damages.

Survivors who receive low-interest disaster loan applications from SBA after registering with FEMA should complete and return the applications even if they do not plan to accept a loan. By completing this important step in the process, they may become eligible for other forms of assistance, including additional grants from FEMA for homeowners and renters.

Homeowners, renters, private nonprofit organizations and businesses of all sizes, including people who own rental property, in designated counties can apply for low-interest disaster loans to pay for disaster-related damages. Applicants may apply for loans with SBA before insurance is settled.

Homeowners can receive loans of up to $200,000 to repair or replace their primary residences. Homeowners and renters may also borrow up to $40,000 to replace damaged or destroyed personal property including vehicles. Businesses and private nonprofits can apply for loans of up

to $2 million. Interest rates for businesses are as low as four percent to cover physical damage and economic injury caused by the disaster. For private nonprofits, interest rates are as low as three percent.

Disaster loans with rates as low as 1.688 percent are available for homeowners and renters in Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties, which have been designated for FEMA individual assistance. Loan terms may be up to 30 years to make payments affordable.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application via SBA’s secure website at https://DisasterLoan.SBA.gov/ELA. More information is available by calling the SBA Disaster Customer Service Center toll-free number, 800-659-2955 (TTY 800-877-8339.) Assistance is also available by sending an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov or by visiting www.sba.gov.

SBA customer service representatives are available to issue or accept low-interest disaster loan applications and answer questions at all New York State/FEMA disaster recovery centers and 12 SBA business recovery centers.

To find the nearest disaster recovery center, check out the disaster recovery center locator at www.FEMA.gov/disaster-recovery-centers or, with a tablet or smartphone, go to m.fema.gov. You may also text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA). For example, if you lived in Staten Island, you would text: “DRC 10301.” Or call 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585).

To locate the nearest business recovery center, visit www.sba.gov or call 800-659-2955
(TTY 800-877-8339.)

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Hurricane Sandy Survivors Should Return SBA Disaster Loan Applications to Keep Options Open

WINDSOR, Conn. – La asistencia por desastre, para personas que experimentaron daños o perdidas por el paso del Huracán Sandy, comienza con el primer paso- registrándose con la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA por sus siglas en inglés) El registro abre el camino a subvenciones de FEMA, asistencia por desempleo a causa del desastre, prestamos a bajo interés de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA por sus siglas en inglés), y otras ayudas estatales y federales, para los solicitantes elegibles.

Especialistas de Relaciones de la Comunidad están en el área de Milford esta semana para explicar los programas disponibles y asistir a las personas con el proceso de registración de ser necesario.

“No importa si usted tiene seguro, porque a veces, la asistencia por desastre podría estar disponible para ayudar con los daños que el seguro no cubre,” dijo: el Oficial Coordinador Federal, Albert Lewis. “La registración es fácil, hable con los especialistas de recuperación, ellos están dispuestos a ayudarle en el proceso.”

Las personas con pérdidas por la tormenta que todavía tienen que registrarse con FEMA, lo pueden hacer en cualquier momento en línea en: www.disasterassistance.gov/espanol o con un teléfono inteligente o dispositivo habilitado para la red en: m.fema.gov/esp. Los sobrevivientes también pueden registrarse por teléfono a cualquier hora del día o la noche llamando a FEMA al: 800-621-3362. Las personas que utilizan: TTY pueden llamar 800-462-7585. Operadores plurilingües están disponibles.

Asistencia para recuperación por desastre está disponible sin distinción de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, destreza en inglés, o estatus económico. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce ha sido discriminado, llame a FEMA al número gratuito 800-621-FEMA (3362). Para TTY llame 800-462-7585.

La Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA por sus siglas en inglés) es la fuente principal de dinero del gobierno federal para la reconstrucción a largo plazo de propiedad privada dañada por desastres.  SBA ayuda a propietarios de viviendas, arrendatarios, negocios de todos los tamaños, y organizaciones sin fines de lucro a financiar reparaciones o esfuerzos de reconstrucción y cubre el costo de remplazar propiedad personal perdida o dañada por el desastre. Estos préstamos por desastre cubren perdidas que no han sido completamente cubiertas por los seguros u otras indemnizaciones y no duplican beneficios de otras agencias u organizaciones. 

La misión de FEMA es apoyar a nuestros ciudadanos y personal de primera respuesta para garantizar que como nación trabajemos juntos para construir, mantener y mejorar nuestra capacidad de prepararnos para, proteger contra, responder a, recuperarnos de y mitigar todos los peligros.

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Equipos de Relaciones de la Comunidad de FEMA Están Sirviendo en el Área de Milford

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