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Registration for FEMA's Individual Disaster Assistance extended to April 1st.

Trenton, NJ - The Christie Administration announced today that New Jersey residents impacted by Superstorm Sandy now have until April 1, 2013 to register for individual disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The deadline extension applies for homeowner, renter, and business registration with the Small Business
Administration

"This 30-day extension will help us ensure that anyone who has been affected by Sandy gets the help they need and deserve," said Governor Christie. "It's vitally important for people
to know that the process of receiving any type of federal disaster assistance - including future grant assistance for homeowners and businesses - begins with registering as a disaster survivor with FEMA and working with a coordinator to determine eligibility for relief. I encourage those who have not yet registered with FEMA and SBA to do so now to get the relief they are entitled to and to ensure their eligibility for any future relief we can offer."

People with storm losses in all counties can register online at www.disasterassistance.gov and via smart phone or tablet here.

It is crucial that individuals register with FEMA and that businesses and individuals complete the SBA loan application so State officials can continue to compile an accurate, comprehensive picture of the damage and the need for additional disaster recovery assistance. Moreover, for businesses, an SBA Disaster Loan represents the best opportunity for disaster assistance. There is no obligation to accept an SBA disaster home loan even after applying, but homeowners and renters may become eligible for additional
assistance in the future. Of note, apart from the April 1 SBA Disaster Loan deadline for property damage, businesses also have until July 31 to apply for SBA economic injury disaster loans. All homeowners, renters, and businesses are encouraged to register with FEMA and SBA to ensure eligibility for future forms of aid. Survivors also can register by phone or 711/VRS by calling 800-621-3362, TTY800-462-7585.

At the request of the State, FEMA extended the registration deadline another 30 days due to the magnitude of the storm disaster.The disaster registration process serves as a referral
point for FEMA programs and those of partner agencies such as the SBA, American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.

FEMA disaster assistance for individuals and families can include money for rental assistance, essential home repairs, personal property losses and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance.

Small Business Association (SBA) Disaster News

SBA Encourages Hurricane Sandy Survivors in New Jersey to Apply for Assistance Before Insurance Settlement

ATLANTA – Survivors should not wait to settle with their insurance companies before applying for SBA disaster loan assistance. The SBA encourages survivors of Hurricane
Sandy in New Jersey to return their completed applications, even if they have not settled with their insurance company.

 

Cultural organizations may be eligible for recovery help

TRENTON, N.J. – Local, regional and state government cultural institutions as well as private non-profit organizations may be eligible for disaster assistance. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance grants and Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans to repair or replace facilities and to salvage collections damaged by Hurricane Sandy may be available. Interested organizations can find out more about the process at a public forum for cultural, private non-profits on Saturday, December 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  The forum will take place at Wilson Hall Auditorium at Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch, NJ 07764.The forum is sponsored by the Heritage Emergency National Task Force in cooperation with the following New Jersey state partners: the Council of the Arts, the Council for the Humanities, the Historic Preservation Office, the Historical Commission, the State Library, the State Archives, and the New Jersey Association of Museums. Heritage Emergency National Task Force is co-sponsored by Heritage Preservation and FEMA.All organizations seeking assistance need to submit a simple, one-page application, which is available by following the “Disaster Public Assistance” link on the website of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management: http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/.The deadline for application to FEMA is Dec. 30. The SBA deadline is Dec. 31. Private non-profit organizations may be eligible. Cultural services may include museums, libraries, community centers, and other similar services that are open to the general public.The Request for Public Assistance Form should be sent to:Lt. Col. Jerome HatfieldAlternate Governor’s Authorized RepresentativeNew Jersey Office of Emergency ManagementP.O. Box 7068West Trenton, N.J. 08628-0068Attention: Lt. Jeffrey MottleyTelephone: 609-882-2000, ext. 2700 or 2500Fax number: 609-882-1694SBA customer service representatives are available at ten Business Recovery Center locations throughout New Jersey to assist businesses, including non-profit organizations, with the disaster loan application and process.For more information, and up to date forms, visit:https://www.heritagepreservation.org/federal/index.htmlHurricane Sandy InformationNew Jersey Department of Community Affairs

PSE&G Outage Update - November 9, 2012

PSE&G logoPSE&G has completed the majority of power restoration to throughout the Borough. They are now starting to focus on small pockets of power outages and individual locations.

Residents who have not yet had their power restored should contact PSE&G @ 1 800 436-7734 to make sure that PSE&G still has their location listed as NOT HAVING POWER.

Residents who still do not have power should also e-mail the Borough Administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so that he can also forward your outage information to PSE&G.

Tax Department news - November 8, 2012

exterior of Bergenfield Borough HallGrace Period for 4th Quarter Property Taxes has been extended to November 20, 2012 because of the extensive power outages, downed trees, road closures and other disruptions for the citizens of Bergenfield.

Public Tax Sale for Delinquencies will be held on December 18, 2012.

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