FEMA Deadline Approaching To File Claims For Hurricane Irene Damages

Families, individuals, and businesses in New Jersey that suffered damage from Hurricane Irene have about three weeks remaining to register for federal assistance. The deadline for registering for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance is Oct. 31, 2011.

The deadline to submit loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is also Oct. 31.  SBA loan applications are a key part of the FEMA registration process. Homeowners and renters must be advised that if the SBA determines that they cannot afford a loan, they may be referred for other possible assistance. Additional information is available at www.sba.gov or 800-659-2955.

Standard flood insurance policies from the National Flood Insurance Program have a 60-day period to file proof of loss. That deadline is Oct. 31.

At Dickstein Associates Agency, we’re committee to supporting our community in any way we can.  No matter where you live, we want to provide you with the peace of mind you deserve to keep your family and financial well being safe and secure.  Standard Homeowner’s and Commercial Property Insurance policies do NOT typically provide any flood insurance coverage.  This is why we offer separate flood insurance NJ residential and commercial property owners and tenants require. Our agents will personally guide you through the steps of examining your flood insurance needs.

To date, FEMA has approved more than $123 million in assistance to disaster survivors, while the SBA has approved nearly $29 million in disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and nonprofit organizations.

There are three ways to register – go to www.disasterassistance.gov or call FEMA toll-free, 800-621-3362 (FEMA).  Individuals without Internet access, with functional needs, or who use TTY may call 800-462-7585 or use 711. Video Relay Service is available at 800-621-3362. Telephone lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Multilingual operators are available