He says officials at every level are doing everything they can, but also warned people to be wary of contractors who "don't have their heart in the right place. Murphy declared a state of emergency earlier this week, but he says it's unclear if the damage is enough to qualify for FEMA aid. Many of the affected residents didn't have flood insurance because the area wasn't in a flood plain and had never experienced flooding before. Some residents are also reporting looting. The Federal Emergency Management Agency designated 483 census tracts nationwide as Community Disaster Resilience Zones earlier this month. They're questioning why this only affected two blocks in Brick, and whether any utilities are to blame. Many are still without power, while others say they were up to their necks in sewer water before they were rescued. FEMA works with communities to provide information and resources online to view the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps. More than one hundred homes here were evacuated when close to eight inches of rain fell. Floodwaters cover roads in Union County, New Jersey 01:35. Carlos and Maria Santos own a 1950s home, just steps from the waterfront in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, that is one of the three rebuilds being featured on TOH TV. On Friday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy got a firsthand look as residents assess how they will move forward.Įmotions and frustrations ran high as residents hit hard by flooding had a chance to show the governor everything they've lost. To make sense of these changing regulations, FEMA recommends that homeowners work only with experienced engineers and contractors licensed in the homeowner’s state. (WPVI) - In Brick Township, Ocean County this week's flash flooding left behind damage and devastation.
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