DiCicco Encourages Irene Victims to Seek FEMA Aid

Assemblyman Domenick DiCicco is encouraging South Jersey residents affected by Hurricane Irene to apply for federal disaster relief aid.

All 21 New Jersey counties are now eligible to receive disaster aid in Irene's wake.

"Our region was knocked off its feet from flooding before Irene delivered a second round of devastation," DiCicco (R-4, Franklin Township) said in a statement issued Sunday. "Our residents need relief and I’m glad Governor Christie was able to work with President Obama to make sure South Jersey was eligible for federal disaster assistance."

Residents and small businesses can apply to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for different types of assistance, including temporary housing, repair, replacement or other needs.

Residents who sustained damage from Hurricane Irene should apply for disaster assistance even if they have insurance or aren’t certain whether they are eligible, DiCicco said.

To register for federal relief, contact FEMA at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those with hearing or speech impairments. The lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

Registration is also available online or through a web-enabled mobile device or smartphone by visiting m.fema.gov and following the link to "apply online for federal assistance."