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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Congressman Chris Smith resource list
Long Term Recovery meeting 11/19
Long Term Recovery Committee
I hope this email find you well. On November 19th from 8am until noon we will be hosting a Long Term Recovery Committee meeting at the Holiday Inn of Toms River. This meeting will focus on the Ocean County needs resulting from the impacted of Sandy.
The Long Term Recovery Committee is intended to be the centralized point at which all funders, nonprofit agencies, faith based communities and volunteer groups come to discuss needs and plan for efforts. Ocean County’s intention is not to take over the work of these agencies, but to promote a formalized and unified effort. Ocean County is aware of the amazing outpouring of donations and volunteers that have come to help in its time of need; our aim is to ease efforts, not duplicate efforts, and foster a way to match the identified needs with the resources being offered to Ocean County.
Ocean County will need extended time to recover, specialized assistance, and a more formalized structure to coordinate our recovery efforts in our community at all levels. This disaster will present very complex challenges to Ocean County and those who will participate in the restoration. The Long Term Recovery Committee looks to concentrate on these needs by taking a long-range view of critical recovery needs, and coordinating the mobilization of resources at the federal, state, and community levels.
This first meeting of the Long Term Recovery Committee will be convened with the nonprofit agencies, the faith based community, and volunteers. I ask that you pass this information along to anyone who would be interested in attending and RSVP to ensure that we have the space necessary to accommodate all participants.
Please RSVP to Ryan Reilly at rreilly@co.ocean.nj.us no later then November 15.
Hurricane Sandy updates
Tripp Rogers on Barnegat collection: https://www.facebook.com/tripprog/posts/129806497170636
Governor Christie@GovChristie Please call and register for FEMA assistance. 1-800-621-FEMA. They won’t come to your house unless you register.
7 Myths About FEMA Aid for Hurricane Sandy - Please read to protect yourself from scams http://bit.ly/VILoES
If any readers have lost your job during this storm. Please go to http://NJUIFILE.net to register for assistance.
Toms River shelter empties, its occupants sent to Monmouth County
TOMS RIVER — Dina Rogers-Manger’s life will be disrupted for the second time in two weeks.
The 47-year-old Ortley Beach resident lost her family home when several feet of water flooded her neighborhood in a storm surge from Hurricane Sandy. Her neighbor’s ranch home floated to the foot of her driveway, she said.
“I heard it hit the pavement,” Rogers-Manger said. “I’m very thankful to be alive.”
In the days following the storm, she has lived at the Pine Belt Arena shelter at Toms River High School North with hundreds of other displaced people. Rogers-Manger learned Wednesday that her new home, for now, will be Monmouth Park, which hosts horse racing.
Fhe rest of the story go to: http://www.app.com/viewart/20121107/NJNEWS/311070092/Toms-River-shelter-empties-its-occupants-sent-Monmouth-County?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|s
The 47-year-old Ortley Beach resident lost her family home when several feet of water flooded her neighborhood in a storm surge from Hurricane Sandy. Her neighbor’s ranch home floated to the foot of her driveway, she said.
“I heard it hit the pavement,” Rogers-Manger said. “I’m very thankful to be alive.”
In the days following the storm, she has lived at the Pine Belt Arena shelter at Toms River High School North with hundreds of other displaced people. Rogers-Manger learned Wednesday that her new home, for now, will be Monmouth Park, which hosts horse racing.
Fhe rest of the story go to: http://www.app.com/viewart/20121107/NJNEWS/311070092/Toms-River-shelter-empties-its-occupants-sent-Monmouth-County?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|s
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
After Hurricane Sandy, NJ's Homeless Population at Greater Risk
Shelters and soup kitchens across the state sustain significant damage from Superstorm
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy as it roared through New Jersey last week was impossible to miss: multimillion-dollar homes collapsed like a house of cards, boats berthed on NJ Transit train tracks, much of the Jersey shore reduced to rubble . . .
But the so-called Superstorm also did its share of silent -- though no less traumatic -- damage.
Public agencies and private groups that help some of the state's most vulnerable populations are seeing an increase in patrons in the wake of the storm. They're also dealing with power outages and storm related damage of their own.
The result: More stress on an emergency relief network that was already stretched to its limits.
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy as it roared through New Jersey last week was impossible to miss: multimillion-dollar homes collapsed like a house of cards, boats berthed on NJ Transit train tracks, much of the Jersey shore reduced to rubble . . .
But the so-called Superstorm also did its share of silent -- though no less traumatic -- damage.
Public agencies and private groups that help some of the state's most vulnerable populations are seeing an increase in patrons in the wake of the storm. They're also dealing with power outages and storm related damage of their own.
The result: More stress on an emergency relief network that was already stretched to its limits.
But the so-called Superstorm also did its share of silent -- though no less traumatic -- damage.
Public agencies and private groups that help some of the state's most vulnerable populations are seeing an increase in patrons in the wake of the storm. They're also dealing with power outages and storm related damage of their own.
The result: More stress on an emergency relief network that was already stretched to its limits.
Ocean County Library offers assistance post-Sandy
Looking to charge your electronic devices? Many of our branches have the power. Bring your cell phones and laptops to tap in. Check our Web site www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call for branch information.
Are your kids restless? Need a break? Many branches have special programs throughout the day for them. Come on in and check us out.
Trying to contact friends or family? Try the Internet and social media. Our branches have free WiFi. Come on in and check us out! Branch info @ www.theoceancountylibrary.org .
Coping with Hurricane Sandy
· Have a need and don't know where to turn?
· NJ Office of Emergency Management
Phone: 732-341-3451
Latest updates: http://readynj.posterous.com/
· FEMA:
Residents and business owners who suffered damage in Ocean County during the storm can begin applying for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance. To register go to www.disasterassistance.gov, m.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY). The phone numbers will operate 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Saturday until further notice. Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.
Applicants registering for aid should be prepared to provide basic information about themselves (name, permanent address, phone number), insurance coverage and any other information to help substantiate losses.
· Disaster Unemployment Assistance:
If you are unemployed because of the disaster that began on Oct. 28, you should FIRST file for unemployment insurance benefits through the Internet by going to www.njuifile.net.
The Internet processes claims faster. However, if needed, people may also file a claim by telephone by contacting the state Department of Labor’s Re-employment Call Centers at:
North Jersey - (201) 601-4100
Central Jersey - (732) 761-2020
South Jersey - (856) 507-2340
A 30-day deadline ending December 3, 2012 is in effect for filing claims resulting from Hurricane Sandy.
· Need guidance on filing insurance claims?
· Important Utility Contact Info (electric, gas, water, phone, etc)
· Dealing With Power Outages:
Red Cross Power Outage Checklist: http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m4340180_PowerOutage.pdf
Keeping your house safe during long-term power outages in cold weather:
· Shelter, Food & Supplies:
Odd-even gas sales in 12 New Jersey Counties: http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552012/approved/20121102n.html
List of ShopRite stores closed due to the hurricane:
Updates from Wawa, including a list of Wawas that are closed:
Need emergency food? Contact the FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties at 732-918-2600 or see their list of places for assistance at: http://www.foodbankmoc.org/?page_id=35
· Disaster Crisis Counseling:
Toll free Disaster Mental Health Helpline: (877) 294-HELP (4357). A TTY line is available for the deaf and hearing impaired at (877) 294-4356.
Suggestions for coping: http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhs/disaster/
· Need to know when schools are opening around Ocean and Monmouth?
· Searching for family and friends? Want to register yourself as safe and well?
· If your pet is missing:
Gov. Chris Christie unveiled a hotline for residents to call to report their missing pets. The hotline is 1-855-407-4787. The hotline is open 24 hours a day.
· Traffic & Transportation:
Getting ready for a flight from a New York airport and want some tips?
Heading to NYC and looking for basic info about what's running and open?
NJ Transit Updates
NJ traffic alerts from NJDOT
· How can I vote in Ocean County?
For updates about how voting and vote-by-mail ballots, call:
Ocean County Clerk Election Services: 732-929-2018, 609-597-1500, or 1-800-722-0291
Ocean County Board of Elections - 732-929-2167 or 1-800-452-5254
· Social Media Outlets:
A bottom-up, two-way news outlet, JSHN is news for the people, by the people. JSHN covers breaking news, traffic, and weather. "News you can use." JSHN is also a community resource (events, missing people, lost animals, etc).
Have an urgent tip? Email jerseyshorehurricanenews@gmail.com or text (908-565-4270)
Twitter tags to follow:
#njopen: for what’s open
#njgas: for gas stations
#njpower: for power reports
· Talking to kids about the storm and helping families cope:
A collection of resources gathered by the CDC: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/
Elmo talked about the hurricane on the radio in New York:
Ways to Help:
· Looking to volunteer?
Contact the New Jersey volunteer emergency response hotline at 1-800-JERSEY-7 or backup hotline numbers (which are being answered): 609-775-5236 or 908-303-0471.
· American Red Cross:
People can donate money to the American Red Cross by texting REDCROSS TO 90999 for a $10 donation, calling 1-800-REDCROSS or clicking the “make a donation” option on www.redcross.org
· United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund
With leadership from United Way of New York City, United Ways along the Eastern Seaboard have established the United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund to address near-term and long-term recovery needs of communities most affected by the hurricane. Contributions to the Fund will be used by United Ways in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, DC and West Virginia to address recovery needs in communities that FEMA has declared disaster areas. Visit UWSandyRecovery.org to donate to the Fund. You can also use your cell phone to text RECOVERY to 52000 to make a $10 donation.
With leadership from United Way of New York City, United Ways along the Eastern Seaboard have established the United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund to address near-term and long-term recovery needs of communities most affected by the hurricane. Contributions to the Fund will be used by United Ways in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, DC and West Virginia to address recovery needs in communities that FEMA has declared disaster areas. Visit UWSandyRecovery.org to donate to the Fund. You can also use your cell phone to text RECOVERY to 52000 to make a $10 donation.
· Animal Shelters:
ALL THREE of the AHS shelters are collecting donations for those shelters, as well as for shelters throughout NJ, our shelters, and NJ residents that need supplies for their pets. Food, blankets, towels, and other pet supplies can be dropped off at:
AHS/Popcorn Park; 1 Humane Way; Forked River, NJ 08731
AHS/Tinton Falls; 2960 Shafto Road; Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
AHS/Newark; 124 Evergreen Ave.; Newark, NJ 07114
Again, residents affected by the storm that need assistance caring for their pets are also welcome to come to our shelters for supplies.
· Disaster Preparation:
Help your children understand how to prepare for emergencies:
· Need reviews of emergency supplies, to try to order now or get for next time?
· Weather Information:
Looking for official National Weather Service stats on wind, rainfall, storm surge, and more: http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=PHI&product=PNS&format=TXT&version=1&glossary=0
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