Emergency Management

Disaster Recovery Center 
Atlantic County
Belcoville Firehouse
1201 Loretta Avenue
Belcoville, NJ 08330

Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Deadline for registering extended until June 1st 
Call 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 or on-line registration www.DisasterAssistance.gov

Federal Emergency Management Agency DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER Information: Belcoville Fire Station 1201 Loretta Avenue, Belcoville Beginning Saturday, April 10 until further notice. Monday through Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM

Federal, state and local representatives will be available to help residents and businesses apply for assistance to repair and/or replace damages incurred as a result of the March 12 nor'easter that caused severe flooding, high winds and heavy rains.

Applicants will need to provide the following information:
* Contact address and phone number
* Social Security number (required to receive federal funds)
* Current mailing address
* Date damage(s) occurred
* Address of affected property
* Description of damage(s)
* Insurance information
* Family's gross income

For more information, call 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585) or visit www.disasterassistance.gov

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) or contact your local Office of Equal Rights.

SIGN UP FOR THE SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY FOR EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS
The Atlantic County Office of Emergency Prepardeness has implemented the “Special Needs Registry,”  a database of all County Residents that may need assistance during an evacuation or any type of disaster.  Residents that are in need of special services, such as those who are oxygen dependant, wheel chair bound, etc. can register on-line at www.aclink.org/oep/.  Forms are also available at the police station.

Food Information: 

Flood and Health information is available on the Atlantic County Deparment of Health and Human Services website:

http://www.aclink.org/PublicHealth/mainpages/afterflood 

HURRICANE SEASON
Hurricane season runs from approximately June 1 through November 20, but as demonstrated by the 2005 season (including Hurricane Katrina) this time frame can vary. For New Jersey, the peak time for hurricanes and tropical storms runs from mid-August through the end of October.

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Managment recommends the following readiness steps:

1.  "Get a Kit" of emergency supplies - the items that will help you stay self-sufficient for up to three days (72 hours), if needed.

2.  "Make a Plan" for what you and your family will do during an emergency - this includes knowing how to evacuate and how to Shelter-in-Place.

3.  "Stay Informed" of possible threats - especially during Hurricane Season. Tune into your local media outlets for the latest breaking weather news. In the event of an emergency a battery powered radio is a great tool.

Additional information on the hurricane season is available at: http://www.ready.nj.gov/plan/hurricane-before.html