FEMA Gets 16,000 Aid Requests from N.J. for April Storm Damage

June 28, 2007

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Federal Emergency Management Agency officials received grant applications from nearly 16,000 New Jerseyans whose homes were flooded in April.

Monday. June 25, was the deadline to apply.

FEMA approved nearly $17 million in individual assistance grants to more than 9,300 homeowners and renters. They can use the money to cover repairs or rent.

The Small Business Administration approved $20 million in loans to more than 600 individuals and businesses.

Bergen County had the most requests for assistance out of the 12 eligible counties, with more than $5.8 million approved.

The April 15-16 storm was blamed for three deaths in New Jersey, forced about 3,000 people to flee their homes and caused an estimated $180 million in damage.

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  • July 2, 2007 at 9:42 am
    Claims Guy says:
    Bingo. FEMA assistance should be deniedif flood and/or homeowners insurance was available in the voluntary market and people just gambled that they wouldn't need it. I'm tire... read more
  • June 28, 2007 at 4:12 am
    Cheetoh Mulligan says:
    Why bohter spending $200 for a flood policy when FEMA will bail you out???
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