There are resources to help disaster survivors.
From help obtaining immediate necessities like food, health, and shelter, to long-term recovery programs that help you replace or rebuild what you lost. Help from federal and state agencies may include financial assistance for those who qualify.
Steps to Follow After a Disaster Your Disaster Recovery Plan
Step 1
Address your immediate needs.
For emergencies, call 911.
To help find immediate shelter, contact your local government or the Red Cross at 1-800-RedCross. The Red Cross may also assist you to obtain essential food or medicine.
Monitor the media or engage with your local government representatives for important announcements.
Step 2
Check for disaster declaration.
When the President declares a major disaster, relief opportunities including financial assistance from FEMA and SBA become available. Use the tool below to search active declarations in your area.
Check for Federal Disaster Declarations
Is there an active disaster declaration in your county?
Recovery Resources
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Announcements From The Governor
- Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Terminate Several Active States of Emergency 01/16/2026
- Town of Guttenberg Signs Resilient Communities Program Grant Agreement 01/15/2026
- MURPHY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE TOOL TO HELP IDENTIFY CLIMATE MITIGATION PROJECT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 10/07/2025
- MURPHY ADMINISTRATION KICKS OFF FIRST FLOOD SAFETY WEEK, RELEASES STATEWIDE FLOOD RESILIENCE INITIATIVES REPORT 08/26/2025
- Acting Governor Way Announces Federal Emergency Management Agency Fire Management Assistance Grant Award to Support Response and Recovery Efforts to the Jones Road Wildfire 04/25/2025
- ICYMI: SBA Offers Disaster Relief to New Jersey Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Sinkholes on Interstate 80 04/04/2025
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