$26.1 Million disbursed for Public Assistance Disaster Aid
SAN JUAN, PR -- The recovery operation lead by the Government of Puerto Rico and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has resulted in the disbursal of more than $26.1 million in disaster aid for Public Assistance (PA). As of today, 907 infrastructure projects have been approved for designated municipalities.

A Closer Look at FEMA's Public Assistance Program
NEPTUNE, N.J. -- New Jersey has had four disaster declarations since summer 2011 and has submitted more than 1,100 requests for assistance for Hurricane Irene damage under the Federal Emergency Management Agencyfs Public Assistance program. Itfs the most requests ever submitted to FEMA for a single disaster in New Jersey.

Deadline Extended for Flood Insurance Claims
NEPTUNE, N.J. -- New Jersey policyholders who suffered losses as a result of Hurricane Irene damage (Aug. 27 through Sept. 5, 2011) have been given an extension to file the Proof of Loss (POL) form with the insurance company handling their claim.

Deadline Extended to Apply for FEMA's Disaster Aid
SAN JUAN, PR -- Puerto Rico residents who suffered losses caused by the heavy rains, flooding, landslides and mudslides left by Hurricane Irene have more time to apply for federal/state disaster recovery assistance. Officials of the Government of Puerto Rico and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the period to register for assistance has been extended from November 25, 2011 to December 2, 2011.

Deadline Nears for Applying for Disaster Assistance
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Rico disaster survivors who have not yet registered for federal disaster assistance have only 8 more days to apply. December 19, 2011, is the last day to apply for most disaster assistance programs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to Government of Puerto Rico and federal officials.

Do I Qualify for FEMA Individual Assistance?
SAN JUAN, PR -- Survivors affected by Tropical Storm María living in the municipalities of Juana Díaz, Naguabo and Yabucoa may qualify for individual disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Government of Puerto Rico.

FEMA, SBA Announce Hours for the Two Weeks Before Nov. 30 Deadlines
NEPTUNE, N.J. – Seven centers remain open to provide federal assistance in the final two weeks leading to Nov. 30, the deadline to register and to submit disaster loan applications for Hurricane Irene damage in New Jersey.

Federal Aid Programs For The State Of New Jersey
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's major disaster declaration issued for the State of New Jersey.

Federal Disaster Assistance to NJ tops Quarter of a Billion Dollars
NEPTUNE, N.J. – Federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Irene damage in New Jersey reached nearly $256 million through Nov. 28, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced.

Federal Disaster Assistance to New Jersey Tops $275 Million
NEPTUNE, N.J. -- Federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Irene damage in New Jersey topped $275 million through Dec. 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced.

NJ Residents Covered Under NFIP May Be Eligible for Up to $30,000 in Extra Assistance
NEPTUNE, N.J. -- New Jersey residents whose damaged homes or businesses are covered under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) may be eligible for up to $30,000 in additional assistance, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Nov. 30 Final Day to Register with FEMA for Disaster Assistance
NEPTUNE, N.J. – New Jersey residents whose homes and properties sustained damage in Hurricane Irene have until Nov. 30 to register for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

President Declares Disaster For New Jersey
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of New Jersey and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm on October 29, 2011.

Transformers, Trucks and Trains, Oh Boy: FEMA Joins Neptune P.D. Toys for Tots Campaign
NEPTUNE, N.J. -- The toys spilled from 4-foot-tall boxes dressed in brightly colored holiday wrapping: stuffed teddy bears, radio-controlled cars, transformers and dolls. Lots of dolls, especially one that cackled hysterically and kicked up her legs when you waved a hand near her chubby cheeks.