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Brigantine Residents Benefit From FEMA’s Revised Flood Maps

The newest FEMA flood maps show many residents in Brigantine are in a less hazardous flood zone that is not threatened by waves.

2013/06/17

Some New Jersey Areas Get New Version Of Flood Map

More than seven months after Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of the Jersey shore, thousands of homeowners are getting some relief from crushing rebuilding and insurance costs.

2013/06/17

New Jersey Man Accused Of Defrauding FEMA After Sandy

Authorities have accused a New Jersey man of swindling more than $12,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after Superstorm Sandy.

2013/05/23

Life After Sandy: 6 Months Later

Birdie Cody lived in her Atlantic City home for 50 years, until Hurricane Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline and ravaged it.

2013/04/29

Last Day To Register For FEMA Assistance Announced

Officials have announced that the last day for Superstorm Sandy survivors to register for FEMA disaster assistance in May 1, 2013.

2013/04/11

Boats tossed into street in Brigantine (Credit: Rich Edwards)

Brigantine Receives Superstorm Sandy Cleanup Check From Federal Government

FEMA has cut a check to the city of Brigantine for $1.6 million to cover the lion’s share of the cost of debris removal in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

2013/03/27

2 Towns Get FEMA Funds For Superstorm Sandy Cleanup In New Jersey

Two New Jersey towns will share more than $3.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to partially reimburse them for debris cleanup costs they incurred after Superstorm Sandy.

2013/03/26

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TSA Program Extended For Displaced NJ Sandy Victims

The Christie Administration announced that FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program has been extended to April 5th.

2013/03/21

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Good News For New Jersey Families Still Displaced Due To Sandy

FEMA has extended Transitional Sheltering Assistance for an additional two weeks for New Jersey families displaced by superstorm Sandy.

2013/02/24

$500K In Federal Funding Awarded To Two South Jersey Fire Departments

New Jersey senators Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg have announced federal funding for two New Jersey fire departments.

2013/02/07

Deadline For FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Program Extended

The new deadline is February 8th, 2013, meaning eligible people can get TSA assistance through February 8th with a checkout date of Feb. 9th.

2013/01/25

Registration Deadline For FEMA Assistance In New Jersey Extended To March

People with storm losses in all of the state’s counties now have until March 1, 2013.

2013/01/24

New Jersey Residents Left Unemployed By Sandy Reminded To Apply For Assistance

Gov. Christie is reminding those left unemployed by Superstorm Sandy that they have until February 4, 2013 to file an application for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

2013/01/22

Christie, FEMA Announce $1.5M Project In Ocean County

Gov. Chris Christie has announced a $1.5 million public assistance project to reimburse the town of Lavallette for emergency measures necessitated by Hurricane Sandy.

2013/01/19

NJ Residents Displaced By Sandy Can Use FEMA Funds For Rental Security Deposits

Officials say the policy change announced Tuesday will especially benefit low- to moderate-income families who have been in motels and hotels since the storm hit in late October and can’t afford security deposits.

2013/01/15