Storm
survivors in two of New Jersey's largest cities met with FEMA representatives
in their neighborhoods on Monday.
One of
the mobile units was located at Palisades and St. Paul’s avenues in Jersey City.
The other was located at Cobb Park in Paterson. Representatives were available to assist with applications and questions related to filing claims
for damaged properties.
The
remnants of Hurricane Ida brought unprecedented rainfall to various parts of New Jersey.
“Needed
a canoe to go outside,” said Donna
Donovan, a Jersey City resident. “It was sewage that came in…It was
disgusting.”
Because
FEMA declared Hudson County a disaster, survivors like Donovan can request help
in recovery.
“I
want to definitely talk to somebody in person,” she said. “That way I can find
out what's going on and I don't have to go on the computer all the time.”
The
mobile unit will also be at Division Street and Newark Avenue at 9
a.m. Tuesday and at Garfield Avenue and Bayview Avenue at 1 p.m.
More information about assistance programs can be found on the
state's website.