Long Branch Residents, Businesses Affected by Hurricane Can Now Receive Assistance

Days after President Barack Obama , the Long Branch Office of Emergency Management has now announced that residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Irene can receive aid. 

Obama's declaration made it possible for county residents to register for relief from FEMA.

Affected residents can register with FEMA for aid by calling 1-800-621-3362 or can register online at http://www.disasterassistance.gov.

The disaster number residents will need to apply is DR-4021.

"They do not have to wait for a disaster recovery center to open and do not have to be present at a disaster recovery center," a Code Red alert message stated on Tuesday afternoon.

Residents who need help cleaning up can also call 211 and register for assistance from various volunteer organizations.

Businesses affected by the hurricane can contact the Small Business Administration (SBA) at http://www.sba.gov or by calling 800-659-2955 and referring to SBA Declaration Number 12780.