Another benefits extension is coming to Hurricane Sandy survivors. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has said that those impacted by the storm now have until March 1 to register for disaster assistance. The deadline was extended one month at the request of the state of New Jersey. Through Wednesday, Jan. 23, more than 57,500 storm survivors have been approved for help through FEMA’s Individual Assistance program in New Jersey. People with storm losses in all counties in New Jersey can register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or via smartphone or tablet at m.fema.gov. Registration is also available by calling 800-621-3362, The toll-free telephone numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. seven days a week.
