TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) – Small business owners in New Jersey who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy have the opportunity to join a conference call Thursday with Governor Chris Christie and officials from FEMA.

Christie, along with officials from FEMA, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), New Jersey Economic Development Authority and New Jersey Business Action Center will be participating in the conference call at 2 p.m. Thursday.

The purpose of the conference call is to provide an update on the federal and state government’s efforts to help small businesses and homeowners recover from Hurricane Sandy.

Officials will provide updates and answer questions about assistance and support to small business owners impacted by Sandy.

Once again, the conference call begins at 2 p.m. and the phone number is 888.621.9649; and the Event Number is 411483.