Hurricane Sandy Information - New Jersey League of Municipalities

Hurricane Sandy Information, News and Links

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5/13/13	FEMA Community Disaster Loans Awards Announced - Loans Will Help Sandy-Devastated Local Governments - Application Deadline Is May 15
5/13/13	SUPERSTORM SANDY: WATERWAY DEBRIS REMOVAL PROTOCOL FOR REMOVAL OF STORM DEBRIS FROM BEACHES
5/10/13	Unconventional Disaster Loan Program for Small Businesses Can Speed Recovery
5/8/13	Pending Court Case Impact on Dune Construction
5/7/13	Administrative Order No. 2013-06 which extends previous AO 2012-13. It grants a 180 day extension for the waiver of permitting requirements for authorized activities subsequent to Super Storm Sandy.
5/3/13	CDBG Essential Services Grant Program
5/3/13	Christie administration asks Comptroller to examine post-Sandy cleanup costs
4/30/13	Disaster Survivors Have Right to Appeal If FEMA Assistance is Denied
4/29/13	SECRETARY DONOVAN AND GOVERNOR CHRISTIE ANNOUNCE APPROVAL OF NEW JERSEY'S DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN $1.8 billion to help communities in Garden State to rebuild from Hurricane Sandy
4/26/13	FEMA Filing Deadline Looms
4/23/13	IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - Removing Debris from our Marsh Areas
4/18/13	Emergency Rule Revisions Cut Red Tape and Streamline State Permits for Vital Rebuilding Projects
4/16/13	Free Mold Removal Training Classes to Be Held Near Communities Impacted by Sandy
4/12/13	Christie Administration Announces Additional Areas of Island State Beach Park to Reopen.
4/9/13	Hurricane Sandy Programs sponsored by the Department of Community Affairs and the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013 9 AM—3:30 pm. From Devastation to Recovery – Community Rebuilding after Sandy. Toms River High School North 1245 Old Freehold Road Toms River, NJ Free Admission, but please register. For more information and to register, please see: Click here to Register
4/9/13	Announcing FEMA Coastal Construction Courses – April 15, 16, and 17 in Piscataway, NJ
4/5/13	April 15th Sandy Waterway Debris Removal Meeting - 1 De Korte Plaza, Lyndhurst 10AM - Draft Agenda
4/3/13	FREE info session for homeowners interested in learning about incorporating GREEN & RESILIENT elements into the rebuilding of their homes - April 18, 2013
4/1/13	FEMA Extends Disaster Assistance Deadline For New Jersey Hurricane Survivors to May 1
3/28/13	Christie Administration Submits Disaster Recovery Action Plan To Federal Government For Approval
3/27/13	New Jersey formally adopts federal advisory flood elevation maps for rebuilding after Sandy
3/27/13	FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
3/26/13	Deadline for public entities to submit project inventories for approval under Superstorm Sandy Administrative Order (AO) #2012-13 is May 1, 2013
3/20/13	Upcoming Event...Substantial Damage Estimator Training - Ocean County
3/20/13	Renters: Complete and Return SBA Applications
3/17/13	Executive Order Expands eligibility requirements for FEMA Community Disaster Loan Program
3/20/13	Two Weeks Left To Register For Federal Disaster Assistance
3/15/13	FEMA Hazardous Mitigation Grant Deadline information for Acquisitions
3/15/13	Executive Order No. 128
3/14/13	No-Cost Technical Assistance to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
3/13/13	Hurricane Sandy Recovery - NJDEP Land Use Regulation FAQs
3/13/13	The Christie Administration’s Proposed First Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Action Plan
3/12/13	Attention Senior Sandy Survivors: Beware Of Scams
3/5/13	Survey on the Impact of Hurricane Sandy
3/5/13	Disaster Assistance Registration Deadline Extended
3/1/13	Stay In Touch With FEMA To Continue Temporary Housing
2/28/13	Governor Signs Executive Order for Seasonal Liquor Licenses
2/6/13	IMPORTANT FINANCE NOTICE ISSUED. MUNICIPALITIES COULD QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL RATABLE BASE/REVENUE LOSS ASSISTANCE. DEADLINE FOR FILING EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 15
2/6/13	Clean Energy Rebate Program expansion
2/5/13	“Show Your Love for the Jersey Shore” Campaign Opens
2/5/13	Funding Opportunities Available through the New Jersey Recovery Fund February 25 Deadline
2/5/13	After Hurricane Sandy Enhanced Incentives Offered by NJ's Clean Energy Program
2/5/13	Christie Administration Announces Enhanced Clean Energy Program Incentives to Assist Hurricane Sandy Flood Victims
2/5/13	After the Hurricane, Enhanced Incentives Offered
2/4/13	Flood Elevation FAQs: New Jersey's Emergency Flood Elevation Rule
2/1/13	Deadlines Extended for Governments, Private Nonprofits
1/30/13	FEMA’s Think Tank Innovative Response and Recovery Efforts During Hurricane Sandy
1/29/13	U.S. Senate Passes Sandy Funding Bill
1/28/13	Rebuilding Faster, Stronger, and More Resilient
1/28/13	We Need To Rebuild Differently - New Jersey Law Journal
1/28/13	Enhanced Clean Energy Program Incentives to Assist Hurricane Sandy Flood Victims
1/25/13	New Jersey Board of Public Utilities News Release - Christie Administration Announces Enhanced Clean Energy Program Incentives to Assist Hurricane Sandy Flood Victims
1/25/13	PSE&G Super Storm Sandy Emergency Response Meeting
1/24/13	BPU Order Mandates Timetable for Specific Utility Reforms
1/24/13	Sandy Recovery Bulletin - Be Wary of Scams
1/24/13	Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Approaches
1/23/13	NJEIT Survey Seeks to Identify Cost of Sandy Destruction
1/23/13	Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory - Disaster Facts as of 1/22/13
1/22/13	Municipalities extend life line to Coastal Communities
1/18/13	The Department of Community Affairs issued a press release and the Division of Local Government Services issued a more detailed Local Finance Notice
1/18/13	SBA Disaster Loan Deadline January 30
1/18/13	Federal Aid Available for Local Governments Community Disaster Loan Program Deadline to notify the Division of Local Government Services is February 1, 2013
1/18/13	Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory - Disaster Facts as of 1/17/13
1/18/13	Municipalities extend life line to Coastal Communities
1/17/13	Sandy Recovery Bulletin - January 17, 2013
1/16/13	House Passes Sandy Emergency Relief Funding Bill
1/15/13	Invitation to Access to Capital Forum
1/15/13	Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory - Disaster Facts as of 1/14/13
1/14/13	Help Spread Word that Deadline is Closing In
1/14/13	If Insurance Is Slow, Talk With FEMA
1/11/13	Rebuilding Post Hurricane Sandy Important Floodplain Considerations for NJLM Members
1/11/13	Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory - Disaster Facts as of 1/11/13 and Advisory Base Flood Elevation Public Meeting Calendar
1/9/13	Transitional Sheltering Assistance Winds Down
1/9/13	Towns, Counties, Nonprofits get more time to request FEMA public assistance
1/9/13	Information available to help community officials provide timely substantial damage determinations to speed reconstruction following Sandy
1/9/13	Sandy Federal Relief Funding Update
1/9/13	Follow Up on League Response to Sandy Issues and Concerns
1/9/13	FEMA Fact Sheet - Individuals and Households Program Financial Assistance - Temporary Housing Assistance
1/7/13	Advisory Flood Elevation Maps on the Web - FEMA
1/7/13	Rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy - FEMA
1/4/13	Some Sandy Funding Approved by House of Representatives
1/2/13	Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory - Notice on National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority - Payments for Claims Related to Hurricane Sandy As Well As Other Major Disasters in States Across the Country May be Delayed
12/21/12	Christie Administration Lifts Water Use Restrictions
12/18/12	Register for Disaster Assistances Extended to January 30, 2013
12/17/12	SCHUMER, MENENDEZ TO INTRODUCE COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATION TO REDUCE TAXES ON THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE SANDY BY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OR MORE – WILL ALLOW MORE RESOURCES TO GO TOWARDS CLEANUP AND RECONSTRUCTION
12/14/12	Private Sector Advisory - Rebuilding Stronge, Safer, Smarter
12/12/12	Sandy Update from FEMA and NJOEM
12/7/12	Scam Artists Attempt To Prey On Disaster Survivors - fema.gov
12/7/12	Mayors Hurricane Sandy Survey (Reminder)
12/3/12	FEMA Conference Call - Dec. 4th - 11:00AM
11/29/12	Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery Seminar News
11/29/12	FEMA Publications and Debris Policies
11/29/12	Guidance for Eligible Governments - Hurricane Sandy 4086-DR-NJ
11/28/12	Hurricane Sandy Recovery - usa.gov
11/25/12	FEMA Request for Public Assistance
11/20/12	New Jersey Adds a Disaster Recovery Center in Monmouth County
11/19/12	Sandy Update I. ADMINISTRATION CONTINUES INSURANCE OUTREACH EFFORT TOMORROW II. LETTER FROM FEMA IS THE STARTING POINT
11/17/12	Local Resource Guide for those Affected by Hurricane Sandy
11/16/12	IMPORTANT SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery
11/16/12	DLGS Storm Recovery Update
11/16/12	New Jersey/FEMA Operations Update
11/15/12	New Jersey/FEMA Operations Overview
11/15/12	Reminder: Send Photos and Write Up on Hurricane Recovery Efforts
11/15/12	Free Webinar Addresses Safety Issues Related to Hurricane Sandy Clean-up Efforts - Nov. 16th
11/14/12	FEMA Announces Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Availability Inform your Residents and Hotel/Motel Operators
11/14/12	Department of Banking and Insurance Schedules Community Outreach for Tomorrow
11/14/12	Sandy Recovery Updates
11/13/12	Fema Information: The Office of Minority and Multicultural Health is committed to providing all racial/ethnic populations statewide with timely and useful information. Available in ten languages
11/12/12	Help & Hope - A Concert Fundraiser for Survivors of Hurrican Sandy - November 18, 2012
11/9/12	I. State can provide temporary Inspectors II. Waiving of Construction Inspection Fees III. Division of Local Government Services provides information on Protecting Access to Financial Markets for Cash Flow Stability and Rebuilding
11/9/12	Seminar - Hurricane Sandy Aftermath Part One- A Look at the Risk Management, Utility Response, and Municipal Budgeting- November 28, 2012, West Windsor, NJ
11/8/12	I. FEMA Intergovernmental Friday Conference Call CANCELLED II. GRC issues OPRA Guidance in wake of Hurricane Sandy III. National Guard Personnel Activated for Storm Response May Qualify for Assistance
11/7/12	NJDEP Enforcement Alert regarding Illegal Dumping
11/7/12	I. Disaster Assistance from the Small Business Administration II. Christie Administration Conference Call on Small Business Assistance
11/7/12	New Jersey State Contract – Debris Removal and Cleanup
11/7/12	I. Use of Snow Removal Trust Funds for Hurricane Sandy II. Governor, Lieutenant Governor Announce Business Assistance Services
11/7/12	INVITATION TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE CALL - HURRICANE SANDY RESPONSE AND RECOVERY UPDATE
11/6/12	I. NJ D.E.P. Issues Emergency Order Easing Infrastructure Repair Permit Requirements Following Hurricane Sandy II. Water Usage Restriction Update
11/6/12	Photo Spread on Your Hurricane Recovery Efforts
11/5/12	URGENT ALERT! FEMA CONFERENCE CALL TODAY!
11/04/12	Message From the League President Regarding Recovery Efforts
11/03/12	State of New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property Waivered Contract AG-063 Debris Removal
11/03/12	Governor Executive Order - Gasoline Rationing
11/1/12	Update on Hurricane Sandy Recovery
10/31/11	Executive Order to Postpone Halloween Celebrations
10/29/11	Hurricane Sandy Emergency – Financing and Procurement - Division of Local Government Services - Local Finance Notice
10/29/11	President Obama Signs New Jersey Emergency Declaration
10/27/11	A State of Emegency Has Been Issued for NJ
10/26/11	New Jersey's 4 major power companies ACE: http://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/home/emergency/ JCP&L: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/outages_help.html ORU: http://www.oru.com/energyandsafety/storms/index.html PSE&G: http://www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/index.jsp
10/26/11	DEP launched a website with information and resources to help staff and the public get through the storm from a DEP perspective
10/25/11	DEP prepares for potential statewide impacts from Hurricane Sandy
10/25/11	Approaching Major Storm

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