Hoboken Recovery Resource Center

Hurricane Sandy Chronology

Download the memorandum from the Office of the Business Administrator outlining the chronology and sequence of events leading up to Hurricane Sandy, significant milestones, including disaster declaration(s) and recovery efforts.

State of New Jersey Relief and Recovery Assistant Guide

In addition to the resources provided below, the State of New Jersey is providing information through the Relief and Recovery Assistant Guide (pdf). Individuals in need can also call NJ211: 877-652-1148.

State & Federal Assistance

Disaster Relief (FEMA)

If you suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy, it is absolutely essential that you register for disaster assistance from FEMA. Document (photos, etc) the damage and save receipts. As of November 9, 2012, FEMA has disbursed more than $2 million to Hoboken residents.

  • Call: 800-621-FEMA (3362)
  • Online:www.disasterassistance.gov,
  • In person: FEMA Hudson County Disaster Recovery Center at the Hudson County Government Building, 830 Bergen Ave (3rd floor) in Jersey City from 9am to 7pm. For assistance, you can also call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or submit online at www.disasterassistance.gov.

Business Resources Access the New Jersey’s Business Action Center (BAC) by calling 1-866-534-7789 or through the state’s business portal at www.newjerseybusiness.gov, the “one-stop” shop for business resources. Agents are also available to assist callers that speak Spanish.

Legal Assistance

If you are having difficulty with an insurance company or other matters related to the storm, free legal assistance is available. Through the Disaster Legal Services Program, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are providing immediate temporary legal assistance to disaster survivors at no charge. Call the NJ Hurricane Sandy hotline number: 888-541-1900 or visit www.ambar.org/disasterhelp.

Oil, Mold, Mildew, and Cleanup after Flooding

If you have oil contamination, fumes, etc, write to complaints@hudsonregionalhealth.org with your name, address, phone and description. Hudson Regional Health will take readings to see if the structure is habitable. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection will respond only if there is a substantial amount of outdoor petroleum to be cleaned (no staining). For cleaning petroleum in the home, it is the homeowners responsibility to hire a company to conduct the cleanup and place a claim with FEMA. Residents who would like an air quality test in their homes by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection may call 201-420-2041 (M-F, 9am-4pm). The City held a community meeting on Monday, November 19 at 7pm at the Connors School (201 Monroe St) for residents who has environmental concerns. Other resources:

Municipal Offices & Services

Many phone lines have been down since the storm and are expected to be out of service for several more weeks until repairs are made. Please use the following contact information for various City Hall offices:

Vital Statistics: 201-420-2040/2047 (office is temporarily located at City Hall, 94 Washington Street.)
Senior Services (offices temporarily on 2nd floor of the Multi Service Center): 201-420-5615/5616/2054

Donations

Donate online or by mail to the Rebuild Hoboken Relief Fund.

Sign up for important information

Important Contact Information

  • Emergencies: 9-1-1
  • Hoboken Police: 201-420-2100
  • Hoboken Fire: 201-420-2007
  • PSE&G: 800-436-7734 (report downed power lines)
  • North Hudson Sewerage Authority Emergency Hotline: 866-689-3970

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Hoboken Post-Hurricane Sandy Recovery Resource Center