Published on September 14, 2021
Morris County’s Disaster Designation Opens Door to Expanded Aid
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are now available to Morris businesses and residents under the federal disaster declaration issued after New Jersey was hit by remnants of Hurricane Ida two weeks ago.
The SBA issued an announcement to Morris County today about the aid following a declaration Saturday that Morris County was added to the list of New Jersey counties declared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to qualify for Individual Assistance, including Bergen, Passaic, Somerset, Gloucester, Union, Mercer, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Essex and Hudson counties.
Morris County residents who incurred storm damage not covered by insurance may be eligible for assistance and should apply.
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online…