Information on Disaster Assistance for NJ
homeowners, renters and business owners
affected by severe flooding in
Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Mercer,
Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union Counties

IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE

Necessities such as shelter, food, clothing, or cleaning materials can be obtained from the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.

Salvation Army
1-908-403-5416 or www.salvationarmy.org

Mobile canteens (feeding units) continue to serve and are expected to be in service for months to come as the recovery process progresses. Pastoral care was given to flood victims and exhausted responders and will continue long into the future. Comfort care items, blankets, cots and clean-up kits are in active distribution.

American Red Cross
1-866-GET-INFO (1-866-438-4636)

The Red Cross provides immediate emergency assistance to people affected by disaster, such as; shelter, food and water, health and mental health services to address basic human needs.

• The goal of Red Cross disaster relief is to enable individuals and families to resume their normal daily activities independently.

The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned family members outside the disaster area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and helps those affected by disaster to access other available resources.

NEW JERSEY RED CROSS CHAPTERS have clean-up kits, bleach in bulk, disaster mental health counseling, and other service information from local organizations.

• To locate your local Red Cross Chapter, go to www.redcross.org and enter your zip code under “Find the Red Cross Nearest You”.

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Call 2-1-1 (for cable phone users, dial 1-800-435-7555) to learn about your local community resources. Each county has specific services set up for individuals and families affected by the recent flooding. An experienced call specialist can help you find the best service to meet your needs.