The funds were approved from a large part of the state, including Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union and Warren Counties.
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Nearly $207M in loans awarded to businesses, residents for Ida relief
Officials set a deadline of Jan. 5 to apply for SBA funds, which are only available to companies, homeowners and renters in Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties.
Read More »State gives additional $300K to Ida impact ride-hail program
Serving residents who lost a car as a result of the tropical storm and need to access essential services, the additional funding benefits the partnership with NJ 211, Uber and Lyft.
Read More »Hispanic, African American chambers to help with Ida biz-relief
“Public and private sector partners have been essential to the state’s COVID recovery efforts, and these partnerships remain critical as we work to assist businesses and nonprofits … recovering from the damage and economic disruption caused by recent severe weather,” reads a statement from NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan.
Read More »OSHA intervened in 15 NJ workplaces over safety issues following Ida
Unsafe conditions ranged from a lack of adequate equipment for roof repairs, to inadequate safety gear for demolitions and tree removals, according to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Read More »NJ rolling out jobless benefits for Ida-stricken residents
Not able to work, prohibited from getting to work, or lost a family member making you the primary bread winner because of the recent storm? If so, you could be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Read More »A 12th NJ county gets FEMA disaster status for Ida
Businesses there can apply for low-interest loans from the SBA for up to $2 million to cover the costs of physical damages, and business interruption stemming from the storm.
Read More »Over 600 apply for Ida biz-relief grant, with more funds still available
Tim Sullivan – head of the NJEDA, which is overseeing the $10.5 million pool of money – said there’s plenty to go around before applications close on Sept. 24.
Read More »NJ’s $10.5M storm damage relief grants could fall short (updated)
New Jersey’s congressional delegation is seeking federal appropriations for the state’s businesses, as Washington did following Superstorm Sandy, but that effort faces uncertainty.
Read More »5 more counties get FEMA disaster declaration for Ida
Essex, Hudson, Morris, Mercer and Union can now receive financial relief for residents, homeowners and businesses that were struck by the tropical storm.
Read More »Storm strains
The scope of funding from the state and federal governments to help businesses recover from Isa is limited, but slowly expanding.
Read More »NJ partners with Uber, Lyft on rides for those who lost transportation due to Ida
For the next two weeks, state residents that suffered the loss of a vehicle can text NJIDARIDE to 898-211 to request a ride. Those without access to a smartphone can dial 2-1-1, the hotline for the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, from any phone line.
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