Employment
If you are unemployed due to your employer closing due to the recent floods, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance. Visit the Unemployment Insurance website where you may be able to apply for benefits online.
Job search assistance services are offered by New Jersey's One-Stop Career Center. For the location of the nearest One Stop Center, search online at the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development website.
The NJ State Department of Labor has three call centers if you need to apply for Unemployment Insurance benefits. There are three re-employment centers in:
OR file online at the NJ State Department of Labor's website.
Document Replacement
NJ Drivers License or ID
Flood victims who wish to obtain a New Jersey Drivers License or ID will be required to meet the New Jersey documentation requirements. Visit the State of New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission website to download forms for new registration or driver's license.
Social Security Card
Anyone receiving Social Security payments that have been interrupted can go to any Social Security office to get an emergency payment. For information about changing mailing addresses, obtaining a new card, direct deposit, or locating the nearest Social Security office, call 1-800-772-1213 or visit Social Security Online.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Flood victims who already receive SSI and SSDI should contact the Social Security Administration directly at (800) 772-1213 to learn how checks may be reissued, cards replaced or to report a change in address.
Pets – Once you and your pets return to your home, be careful about allowing your pets outdoors unattended and off-leash. The floods may have altered familiar scents and landmarks and your pet could easily get confused and become lost.
In addition, sharp objects, downed electric lines, fallen trees and other debris or contaminated water could present real danger to your pet. Raccoons, skunks or other wild animals may have entered the area and could present danger to your pets.
If any animals are lost during the disaster, contact veterinarians, humane societies, pet shelters, and other facilities that might house animals. Be prepared to identify and document ownership when claiming lost livestock. The United States Department of Agriculture Missing Pet Network website.
Flood Water Clean-up – In an emergency call 911. If you, a family member or others are in immediate danger or your property is threatened by flood, fire or downed power lines call 911 immediately. For general information, contact NJ Office of Emergency Management or contact the Center for Disease Control.
Inside the Home Clean-up
Utilities – To report problems with utilities or when utilities need to be shut off during reconstruction, please refer to the following numbers:
Help with Electrical Service
Sussex, Passaic, Morris, Warren and Hunterdon Counties:
First Energy (JCP&L)
1-888-478-2300
1-800-662-3115 (general info)
TTY 1-800-221-0479
Parts of Passaic and Bergen Counties:
Orange and Rockland
1-877-434-4100
Mercer, Essex and Bergen Counties:
Public Service Electric & Gas
1-800-436-7734 (general information)
1-800-357-2262 (payment assistance)
Gloucester County:
Atlantic City Electric
1-800-833-7476
TTY 1-800-822-1200
Natural Gas
Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon Counties:
NUI/Elizabethtown Gas
1-800-242-5830
Mercer, Essex and Bergen Counties:
Public Service Electric & Gas
1-800-436-7734 (general information)
1-800-357-2262 (payment assistance)
Morris County:
NJ Natural Gas Company
1-800-221-0051
TTY 1-800-223-0024
Phone Issues
AT&T
1-800-288-2747
Verizon
1-800-427-9977
TTY 1-800-974-6006
Sprint
1-800-788-3600
Water Supply Problems
Hunterdon, Warren, Morris, Essex, Bergen, Passaic and Sussex Counties:
Water North
1-973-656-4099
Mercer County:
Water Central
1-609-584-4200
Gloucester County:
Water South
1-856-614-3655
Warren County:
Aqua NJ Water Company
1-908-859-4800
County Flood Resources Contact Information
County Flood Resources |
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County |
Service |
Agency Name |
Contact Information |
Eligibility, Reqiurements, Etc. |
Bergen |
Food |
Loaves and Fishes |
66 Palisades Ave., Garfield
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3rd Saturday, 10:00am to 12:00pm |
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Center for Food Action |
316 First Street, Hackensack
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MO-TH, 9:30am to 3:00pm; FR., 9:30am to 2:00pm |
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Volunteer |
Volunteer Center of Bergen County |
201-489-9454 |
Call or Register online |
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Document Replacement |
County Clerk |
201-336-7000 |
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United Way/Unmet Needs |
United Way of Bergen County |
201-261-2806 |
United Way Compassion Fund. Call 2-1-1 for information |
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Mold Problem |
Bergen County Dept. of Health |
201-634-2780 |
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Legal Services |
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services |
61 Kansas Street, Hackensack
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County Assistance Program |
Board of Social Services |
218 Rt. 17 N., Rochelle Park |
MO, W, TH, FR, 8:00am to 4:30pm; TU, 8:00am to 8:00pm |
Burlington |
Document Replacement |
County Clerk |
609-265-5122 or |
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United Way |
United Way of Burlington County |
609-267-4500 |
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Mold Problem |
Burlington County Health Deptartment |
609- 265-5543 |
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Legal Services |
South Jersey Legal Services |
107 High Street, Mt. Holly
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County Assistance Program |
Board of Social Services |
795 Woodlane Rd., Westhampton
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MO, W, FR, 8:00am to 5:30pm; TU & TH, 8:00am to 6:30pm |
Essex |
Document Replacement |
County Clerk |
973-621-4921 or |
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United Way |
United Way of Essex and West Hudson |
973-624-8300 |
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Mold Problem |
Essex County Regional Health Commission |
973-325-3212 |
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Legal Services |
Essex-Newark Legal Services |
5 Commerce Street, 2nd Floor, Newark
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County Assistance Program |
Citizen Service Center |
18 Rector Street, Newark
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MO, TU, TH, FR, 7:30am to 4:00pm; W, 7:30am to 7:00pm; SA, 9:00am to 12:00pm |
Hudson |
Document Replacement |
County Clerk |
201-795-2116 |
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United Way |
United Way of Hudson County |
201-434-2625 |
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Mold Problem |
Hudson County Regional Health Commission |
201-223-1133 |
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Legal Services |
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services |
574 Summit Ave., Jersey City
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County Assistance Program |
Board of Social Services |
94 Washington Street, Hoboken |
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Middlesex |
Document Replacement |
County Clerk |
732-745-3005 or |
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United Way |
United Way of Central Jersey |
732-247-3727 |
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Mold Problem |
Middlesex County Public Health Department |
732-745-8481 |
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Legal Services |
Central Jersey Legal Services |
317 George Suite 201, New Brunswick 313 State Street, Suite 308, Perth Amboy |
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County Assistance Program |
Dept. of Human Services |
JFK Square, Bayard & Kilpatrick Streets, New Brunswick |
MO-FR, 8:30am to 4:15pm |
Morris |
Document Replacement |
County Clerk |
973-285-6120 |
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United Way |
United Way of Morris County |
973-993-1160 |
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Mold Problem |
Morris County Health Department |
973-631-5485 |
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Legal Services |
Legal Services of Northwest New Jersey |
30 Schuyler Place, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 900, Morristown |
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County Assistance Program |
Dept. of Human Services |
340 W. Hanover Ave., Morristown |
MO-FR, 8:30am to 4:30pm |
Passaic |
Food |
CUMAC/ECHO |
223 Ellison St, Paterson |
MO-FR, 8:30am to 1:30pm |
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Father English Community Center |
435 Main Street, Paterson
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MO-FR, 8:30am to 12:00pm. Familes must register. |
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Love of Jesus Church |
385 Boulevard, Paterson |
W, 10:00am to 12:00pm |
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Hispanic Multi-Purpose Service Center |
911 E 23rd St, Paterson
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MO, W, TH, 1:00pm to 3:00pm |
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Catholic Charities |
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Clothing/Furniture |
Father English Community Center |
435 Main Street, Paterson |
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Hispanic Multi-Purpose Service Center |
911 E 23rd St, Paterson |
Clothes, Furniture |
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Volunteers |
United Way of Passaic County |
973-279-8900, Ext. 206 |
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Document Replacement |
County Clerk |
973-225-3625
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United Way |
United Way of Passaic County |
973-279-8900
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Mold Problem |
Passaic County Health Department |
973-225-3644 |
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Cleaning Supplies |
American Red Cross |
Service Center, PNC Building, 1 Garrett Mountain Plaza |
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Legal Services |
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services |
152 Market Street, Paterson
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County Assistance Program |
Board of Social Services |
80 Hamilton Street, Paterson |
MO-FR, 7:30am to 4:30pm |
Somerset |
Housing |
Somerset County Board of Social Services |
908-526-8800
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Catholic Charities |
908-722-1881 |
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Somerset County Coalition of Affordable Housing |
908-704-9235 |
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Home/Sharing Program |
908-526-4663
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Food |
Food Bank Network of Somerset County |
9 Easy Street, Bound Brook (Off Chimney Rock Road) |
M-F, 9:00am to 4:00pm |
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Franklin Township Food Bank |
Millstone Road, Somerset
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MO-TH, 12:00pm to 3:00pm; SA, 10:00am to 12:00pm, Client Services M-TH, 10:00am to 3:00pm and SA 10:00am to 12:00pm, Donations Accepted |
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Salvation Army |
108 Hamilton Street |
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Clean-up |
Somerset County United Way |
908-253-6520 |
Leave name and contact number and call will be returned |
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To volunteer in Manville |
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Document Replacement |
County Clerk |
908-231-7006 |
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United Way |
Somerset County United Way |
908-253-6520 |
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Mold Problem |
Somerset County Division of Health |
908-231-7155
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Legal Services |
Legal Services of Northwest New Jersey |
34 West Main Street, Suite 301, Somerville |
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County Assistance Program |
Board of Social Services |
73 East High Street, Somerville |
MO-FR, 8:15am to 6:00pm |
Union |
Document Replacement |
County Clerk |
908-527-4794 |
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United Way |
United Way of Greater Union County |
908-353-7171 |
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Mold Problem |
Union County Bureau of Environmental Health Enforcement |
908-654-9890 |
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Legal Services |
Central Jersey Legal Services |
60 Prince Street, Elizabeth |
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County Assistance Program |
Board of Social Services |
Elizabeth - 908-965-2700 |
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For a complete listing of all the available disaster assistance programs, see FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center Locator.
FEMA Frequently Asked Questions on Citizenship/Immigration
What are FEMA's citizenship/immigration requirements?
If I am an undocumented immigrant, am I eligible for assistance for disaster-related needs?
Yes, you may be eligible under many different programs run by state and local agencies and voluntary agencies for various types of cash assistance.
If I am an undocumented immigrant, am I eligible for any assistance from FEMA?
If I am an undocumented immigrant, can I apply on behalf of my child who was born in the United States?
Do I need a Social Security Number to register for FEMA cash assistance (Individual and Households Program Assistance)?
If you are applying on your minor child's behalf, you should provide his/her Social Security Number.
If I have a Social Security Number, am I eligible for FEMA cash assistance (Individuals and Households Program Assistance) as a "Qualified Alien"?
Not necessarily, because having a Social Security Number does not automatically mean that you are a Qualified Alien. You may be legally present in the U.S. and have a Social Security Number, but not be a Qualified Alien.
This information last reviewed: Apr 26, 2012