- Hudson County has been declared a FEMA Major Disaster Area. Residents now have access to the federal help needed to rebuild. Apply for FEMA assistance at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4614
- If your landlord is failing to make necessary repairs relating to leaks, storm damage, or mold remediation, or to report uncleared debris on private property, please call 201-547-4900 or email codecompliance@jcnj.org.
- To report uncleared debris on public property or a clogged storm drain please call the Department of Public Works at 201-547-4400.
- Was your business impacted by Ida? Get NJ state assistance here.
- Crisis Cleanup for Hurricane Ida hotline 844-965-1386. For more information, click here.
- To help local, state, and federal authorities better assess damage, please report damage to residential structures only to the NJOEM Public Damage Reporting portal
- State website where you can also report damage https://nj.gov/ida
If your home has been damaged by Tropical Storm Ida, please see the following guidelines:
- Take pictures and/or videos of any flood damage or flood damaged items before you do any cleanup or repair.
- Contact your flood and/or homeowner's insurance immediately and review your coverage.
- Make a complete inventory of all flood-related damage
- Dry out the affected area and remove wet items as soon as possible to prevent the growth of mold
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When cleaning up damage from flood water, please see the following guidelines:
- Discard any wooden dishes and utensils, plastic utensils, baby bottle nipples and pacifiers that have come into contact with flood waters. Thoroughly clean all other food preparation items and surfaces in areas in contact with flood waters.
- Inspect your home visually for signs of mold. Signs of mold include a strong musty odor and stains and discolorations on walls and ceilings that change color or size. Persons with asthma and/or allergies should not remove or otherwise expose themselves to mold. Discard any moldy items with protective gloves and clean surfaces with a solution of 1 cup bleach to 1 gallon of water.
- Leave any objects which were wet for more than two days outside to dry.
- Discard items which cannot be cleaned thoroughly or dried completely such as leather, paper, wood, mattresses, carpets, and any cloth items which cannot be washed in hot water.
To clean flood-damaged items and surfaces, please see the following guidelines:
- Do not mix bleach and ammonia or other cleaners. Use a solution of no more than one cup of bleach mixed in one gallon of water.
- Wear rubber boots and gloves, goggles, and an N-95 mask
- Open windows and doors to maintain ventilation in areas being cleaned.
- Rinse items and surfaces in water.
- Ensure all washed items dry as quickly as possible.
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If you lost power or had food items come into contact with flood water, please see the following guidelines:
- Dispose of any food items which came into contact with flood waters. This includes any food not in a waterproof container, including anything with a screw cap, snap lid, pull top, or crimped cap. Through out any cardboard or paper liquid containers or home-canned foods.
- Inspect any canned food for signs of damage, such as swelling, leaking, puncture, rust, or severe denting. Discard any damaged cans.
- Undamaged food cans and waterproof pouches should be thoroughly washed and sanitized for two minutes in boiling water or for fifteen minutes in a solution of one tablespoon of bleach to one gallon of water.
- If your refrigerator or freezer lost power for a period of four hours or more, check the appliance thermometer to see if the temperature is above 40 °F. Any perishable food which have been above 40 °F for more than two hours must be disposed of.
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Due to Tropical Storm Ida, the City waived all parking regulations on Friday, Sept. 3rd 2021. If you received a ticket dated Sept 3rd, please email disputeticket@jcnj.org to have it dismissed.
If you lost your vehicle due to flooding, you may be eligible for a free or discounted Uber or Lyft ride. To request a ride, text NJIDARIDE to 898-211 or dial 211 from any phone line. For more information, dial 211.
For up-to-date information on road closures, traffic conditions, and transit service, please click here.
If you need a permit for a dumpster to dispose of storm debris, please click here
To report a power outage or to view information about current outages, click here or call 1-800-436-PSEG (1-800-436-7734).
To report a downed power line, call PSE&G 1-800-436-7734 (1-800-436-PSEG).
If you are using a portable generator, please review safety instructions here
If you have evacuated from your residence and are in need of shelter, please click
here to consult the Red Cross Shelter Finder.
If you received an order to vacate, you may also contact the Division of Community Development at 201-547-6910 for relocation assistance.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is offering grants to small and medium sized businesses and non-profits which suffered damage as a result of Tropical Storm Ida. For more information on how to apply, click here.
To stay up to date on other resources for businesses, click here.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging New Jersey businesses and residents affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1-3, 2021, to submit their loan applications for physical damages even if they have not settled with their insurance company.
SBA disaster loans can cover the difference between an insurance settlement and what is needed to fully recover. If a survivor has not settled their insurance claim, SBA will consider making a loan for the total loss up to its loan limits. The insurance settlement will be used to reduce or repay the loan.
- Apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA)
- Businesses and individuals may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA's Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing)
- Or by emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
- Loan applications can also be downloaded.
- Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Nov. 4, 2021. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 6, 2022.