Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for persons, including self-employed individuals, who were living or working in the affected counties at the time of the disaster, and who are unemployed as a direct result of the damages caused by the storm. Most impacted workers may already qualify for regular Unemployment Insurance. The federal DUA…
– Longport Boulevard is now open providing direct access into Longport, however Ocean Drive remained closed as of last evening. – FEMA representatives continue to arrive to assist in recovery efforts and provide information to residents and businesses about available federal assistance. All representatives are identified by federally-issued FEMA photo identification badges. Assistance is available…
State lawmakers are seeking that Gov. Chris Christie provide disaster relief to another county. Senator Jeff Van Drew and Assemblymen Matt Milam and Nelson Albano sent a letter to the governor thanking him for his efforts in preparing and responding to Hurricane Sandy, and stressing the need for a federal disaster declaration for Cumberland County.…
Many local businesses will be putting in extra hours to help customers deal with post-Hurricane Sandy. J Byrne Agency is one of those. Tom Byrne tells Coastal Broadcasting that all of his locations, except Cape May, will be open on Saturday to take claims. Many homes and businesses received damage following Hurricane Sandy.
The Avalon and Stone Harbor Elementary schools Chief School Administrator Stacey Tracy announced that the Stone Harbor Elementary School building is closed, and may remain closed for up to a month due to damage sustained by Hurricane Sandy. Ms. Tracey announced that students who attend both the Stone Harbor Elementary School and the Avalon Elementary…
A bomb threat has been made at Lower Cape May Regional High School. The school has sent students home from the high school today in order to ensure safety. The Lower Township Police Department is investigating. Students at the Richard M. Teitelman students will remain in school and be dismissed at the normal time. The…
Governor Chris Christie, Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa, and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs warned consumers to beware of home improvement scams and charity scams perpetrated by offenders who prey on the desperation of those working to recover from disasters. “Our immediate priority today is our work at the state and local levels…
Morey’s Piers sustained relatively minor damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. We are still conducting clean up and inspections, but there appears to be no structural damage to any of the piers or waterparks. “The images of the devastation of amusement parks and resort towns to our north are surreal and heart breaking. In…
Cape May County remains with a number of road closings. Here is the most up to date information: – City of Cape May – The North end of Beach Drive (CR604) between Baltimore Avenue and Wilmington Avenue is closed because it is covered in sand over 6 feet deep. – Ocean Drive (CR619) from 4th…
This morning, Governor Christie announced that he is rescinding an order that closed Atlantic City casinos in preparation for Hurricane Sandy, while also lifting the mandatory evacuation order for Atlantic City residents. The Governor was notified by Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck that the order reinstating certificates of operation for the twelve casinos was…