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Temporary Sheltering Assistance

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Hurricane Sandy

Transitional Shelter Assistance Program Gets Final Extension

The program has been extended several times following Hurricane Sandy.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Transitional Sheltering Assistance program has been extended to April 30, Gov. Chris Christie's Administration announced Thursday, for what is likely the last time following Hurricane Sandy. The purpose of the TSA program is to shelter residents who have lost their homes due to the late October storm. Those participating in the TSA program are being housed in hotels and motels throughout the state.  As of Thursday, roughly 219 Sandy-displaced residents are housed through the TSA program. Over the course of the month FEMA, along with the State Departments of Community Affairs and Human Services will work at identifying and securing long-term housing solutions for those who remain in the …

Larryflowers

7:32 am on Thursday, April 18, 2013

I need shelter my number is 312 890_6858   more ›

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Hurricane Sandy

Thousands of Sandy Victims Remain in Hotel Housing

FEMA currently estimates 2,790 households remain in either hotels or motels throughout the state following Hurricane Sandy.

Thousands of victims of Hurricane Sandy remain temporarily housed in hotels and motels throughout the state, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials said Thursday, but the number continues to decline as families find permanent housing solutions. FEMA held a conference call late Thursday morning to announce an extension of its Transitional Sheltering Assistance as well as to provide an update of the agency’s goal to move Sandy victims away from transitional housing into more long-term temporary solutions. Currently, 2,790 households throughout New Jersey are still living in hotels and motels, FEMA Individual Assistance Branch Director Christy Grant said, though that number is expected to decline significantly by this weekend. …

Michael S

11:27 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2013

I am working in the Command Center of a Federally-funded program, NJ Hope & Healing Center. The Command Center’s mission is to coordinate outreach efforts to raise awareness of the program’s ability to serve as a gateway to no-cost emotional support services and an access point to relief aid resources for those adversely affected by Super Storm Sandy. You can email at njhh500@gmail.com   more ›

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