FEMA Officials To Join Lance’s Staff In Helping Union County Residents

WESTFIELD, NJ – Congressman Leonard Lance’s staff will hold mobile offices in Springfield and Cranford on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 to assist Union County residents and small businesses with Hurricane Irene disaster assistance.  

At Lance’s request, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be on-hand to answer questions and help those affected by Hurricane Irene.

IN SPRINGFIELD: Lance’s mobile office will take place from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Springfield Municipal Hall located at 100 Mountain Avenue.

IN CRANFORD: Lance’s mobile office will take place from 6- 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Cranford Library located at 224 Walnut Avenue.

Residents who are unable to attend the mobile office, but need assistance from FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration can contact the federal agencies below:

FEMA Disaster Assistance Center:

1.800.621.3362

http://www.disasterassistance.gov

www.fema.gov

Small Business Administration Assistance

1.800.621.3362

disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

To apply electronically

https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/

Both events are free and open to all members of the public.  Union County residents with questions can contact Lance’s Westfield district office by calling 908-518-7733 or online at lance.house.gov

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