FEMA

Remember those Emergency Alert System tests that take over your TV, Smartphone, and Devices? Well FEMA could be taking over your cell phone again this year

"We need help and we need help now," said Shashuna Atwater, a resident of Newark. "Why wait for another disaster?"

Those with repetitively flooded homes may qualify to have those homes bought out, demolished, raised, or relocated.

Residents who rent or rent out homes in Toms River that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy requiring rebuilds are being told to elevate their structure by FEMA who is reportedly using outdated maps and information.

FEMA says more disaster recovery centers are likely on their way.

Morris County joined the list as of Saturday, clearing the way for federal funding to reach residents and businesses.

Burlington, Cape May, and Ocean are the only New Jersey counties not covered under this round of applications.

Ida created so much heartbreak and destruction and if you're one of those people, I'm so deeply sorry. In New Jersey, we're licking our wounds and as the adrenaline wears off, we're just wondering where to get help to build it all back and try to prevent it again. Here is where you should turn for help right now...

New Jersey is processing the Lost Wage Assistance through FEMA, of $300 a week for up to 6 weeks. The money will arrive in a lump sum in October.

The bill mandates forgiveness of certain Community Disaster Loans secured by NJ municipalities from FEMA.

FEMA has tips for how families can prepare for the possibility of a natural disaster.

A former Hoboken Police officer who resides in Seaside Heights is sentenced to five years in prison and his wife three years of probation for stealing $187,000.00 in Sandy relief funds.