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What is my Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE)? 1

Feb

2013

The interactive ‘What is My ABFE?’ tool below can assist you in determining the current and advisory flood risk of your property*. To find out what information is available for your property, follow these three easy steps: 1. Enter your address into the field below and click the “Get Details” button. Internet Explorer users: You must click‘No’ ...

Grant Provides Boost to New Jersey Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure

May

2013

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2013 Contact: Lisa Ryan Tammori Petty (609) 292-6055 CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION RECEIVES $1.1 MILLION TO SUPPORT FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELING EFFORTS TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III, Chair of the New Jersey Housing Mortgage and Financing Agency (HMFA) today announced ...

Sandy-hit homeowners can apply for $150,000 federal grant starting May 24, Christie says

May

2013

From NJ.com on May 16, 2013 SAYREVILLE – Homeowners hoping to get grants of up to $150,000 to rebuild and strengthen their Hurricane Sandy-ravaged homes can apply for them starting May 24, Gov. Chris Christie said today during a town hall meeting. The date marks the launch of the homeowners’ portion of $1.8 billion released late ...

Governor Christie Announces $300 Million Buyout Plan To Give Homeowners The Option To Sell Sandy-Damaged Residences

May

2013

“Willing Seller” Program Provides Flexibility for Residents and Communities including Some Passaic River Basin Properties For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Drewniak Thursday, May 16, 2013 Colin Reed 609-777-2600 Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie today announced a plan to ...

Homeowner Resettlement grants will be online soon

May

2013

Applications for up to $10,000 in grants should be available around the end of May, which will provide an initial piece of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding to “tide eligible homeowners over until more comprehensive steps to repair their property damage can begin,” DCA spokeswoman Lisa Ryan said. According to Ryan, ...

Governor Christie talks about the next six months

May

2013

On the six month anniversary of Super Storm Sandy the Governor was in Atlantic Highlands to discuss the Community Block Grant Program that will provide funding for home raising. Details aren’t specific in the video but things are progressing at a steady pace.

DISASTER SURVIVORS HAVE RIGHT TO APPEAL IF FEMA ASSISTANCE IS DENIED

Apr

2013

Release date: APRIL 25, 2013 Release Number: 147 TRENTON, N.J.—New Jersey survivors of Hurricane Sandy who have been turned down for disaster assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency have the right to appeal that decision. Before appealing, be sure to read your determination letter carefully. FEMA may only be asking that you provide additional ...

Distributing The Resources New Jersey Needs For The Rebuilding Process

Apr

2013

What New Jersey Residents Need To Know About The Christie Administration’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Action Plan The Christie Administration has received approval from the Obama Administration to move forward with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Action Plan. This plan outlines how we will utilize the first phase of the ...

DCA grant program and new FEMA maps discussed by Gov. Christie in Long Branch April 18th

Apr

2013

The governor said that EDA would be announcing a working capital grant program for businesses impacted by Superstorm Sandy in May and that the Department of Community Affairs will be administering a grant program for homeowners who can apply for up to $150,000 in federal money, over and above what they have already received from ...

Flood Insurance rates to rise via Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012

Apr

2013

The Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 will have an impact on everyone paying for flood insurance starting soon. Completely separate from any Sandy effect, this was passed months before Shark River Hills was crushed by the superstorm. Removes subsidized rates (pre-FIRM rates) for the following classes of structures and allows increase by 25% ...

Wellness Connections

Apr

2013

The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHA) is coordinating mental health services for our county residents impacted by Superstorm Sandy. We know that our community is at risk of increased depression, suicide and other trauma-related behaviors in the aftermath of the storm. With the generosity and support of the Robin Hood Foundation, the MHA ...