Friday, January 4, 2013
The U.S. House of Representatives approved an initial round of funding for the National Flood Insurance Program. Another $50 billion could come Jan. 15.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure late Friday afternoon allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to borrow $9.7 billion to pay insurance claims made by victims of Hurricane Sandy. The bill, HR 41, temporarily increases the borrowing authority of FEMA to allow the agency to carry out payment claims made by property owners to the National Flood Insurance Program. Congress moved to approve the funding stop-gap Friday after concerns were raised that aid for Sandy victims had been delayed too long. The House, specifically, Majority Speaker John Boehner, R-OH, came under fire for tabling a Sandy aid package until after the New Year. Congress is expected to vote on two additional bills authorizing more than $…
Monday, October 29, 2012
Gov. Chris Christie requested the declaration, which allows the state to receive federal aid.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
President Barack Obama issued an emergency declaration for New Jersey, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make federal aid available to the state before Hurricane Sandy's arrival. On Sunday, Gov. Chris Christie formally requested the president declare a pre-landfall emergency for New Jersey. FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize and provide equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency, according to a press release issued by the agency. Emergency protective measures, limited to direct federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent federal funding. "This assistance will enhance the State's capability to respond quickly and put assets into place where they are needed to help New…
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The money was disbursed by the Camden County Office of Emergency Management.
Camden County submitted the following news release: The Camden County Office of Emergency Management has coordinated the reimbursement of $1,303,329 in expenses to date that were incurred across Camden County due to Hurricane Irene. The August 2011 storm was one of the costliest hurricanes on record in the Northeastern United States. “Camden County submitted a Public Assistance Reimbursement Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on behalf of the county, municipalities, government agencies and healthcare providers,” said Freeholder Rodney Greco, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Safety. “We expect to receive confirmation of additional reimbursements in the near future that bring the total even …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
FCC and FEMA to conduct first-ever nationwide test of emergency alert system Wednesday.
Radio listeners and TV watchers will have their programs interrupted for about three and a half minutes Wednesday for the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The test, to take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, will look and sound very similar to local tests of the Emergency Alert System. The national Emergency Alert System is a public warning system that can be activated by the president, if needed, to provide information to the nation during emergencies. According to the website of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is carrying out the test in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the purpose of the test is to "assess the reliability and effectiveness of the EAS as a public…
Saturday, October 22, 2011
The deadline to apply for assistance for Hurricane Irene damage is extended to Nov. 30.
At the request of the state, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the registration deadline for renters, homeowners and business owners who suffered damage from Hurricane Irene. Those affected by the storm and flooding now have until Nov. 30 to register for disaster assistance. “We've extended the registration deadline for people who–for whatever reason–have not had the opportunity to register for assistance,” said William L. Vogel, FEMA's federal coordinating officer. “The goal is to ensure all eligible Irene survivors have the chance to seek assistance.” There are three ways to register: go to disasterassistance.gov, m.fema.gov or call FEMA toll-free, 800-621-3362 (FEMA). Those with access or functional needs and …
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Disaster relief aid is now available in all 21 New Jersey counties.
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 …
Skitch
7:45 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013
@Rick. You are incorrect. Flood policies are thru the NFIP. The private insurance carriers are servicing carriers only. They collect the premium, issue the policy, service the claims and are reimbursed by the feds for their services. The adjusters handling the flood claims are required to be certified by the NFIP. So even the carrier who wrote your policy usually do not handle your claims. They … more ›