Homeowners and renters in several New Jersey counties can already get the ball rolling on applying for monetary assistance from the federal government.
More than 385,000 homes and properties in New Jersey are considered to have a substantial risk of flooding currently, and another 65,000 will join this group over the next 30 years, according to interactive flood maps released Monday by First Street Foundation.
September has been declared "National Preparedness Month," to raise awareness about the need for readiness if disaster strikes, in any of its many forms.