July 17, 2004
FEMA Info
for Residents of Medford Lakes
Burlington
County Declared a Federal Disaster Zone
On Friday, President George W. Bush declared Burlington County a federal
disaster zone, paving the way for federal aid to flow to the flood-ravaged
area, Rep. Jim Saxton said.
"I am grateful President Bush acted so quickly to declare Burlington County
a disaster area," Saxton said in a statement released Friday night. "FEMA
and I toured the areas together and witnessed the aftermath together:
dams and bridges destroyed, homes and businesses heavily damaged, farms
and businesses and even a firehouse devastated."
Click HERE
to read the full press release from FEMA
Apply NOW!
All Residents are strongly encouraged to register with FEMA NOW
by call int the FEMA hotline - 800-621-FEMA.
FEMA representative Andres Lugo made his first visit to Medford Lakes
on Saturday, July 17th and informed the Borough that ALL residents
should register with the hot line, even if you don't yet believe you are
impacted. There is a 60 day registration window from the date of declaration
(July 16th) so do not wait. Again, ALL residents are encoraged
to register.
Representatives from FEMA will be moving through the community beginning
Monday, July 19th to access damage and to assist with restoration and
the processing of assistance.
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