* Preliminary Work Maps Now Available for Atlantic, Hudson, Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey and New York City!Find the Best Available Flood Hazard Data for your Community Today! * View the Best Available Flood Hazard Data for your Location! ……….……………… FEMA has released preliminary work map data for Atlantic, Hudson, Monmouth and Ocean Counties, [...]
Qualifying for RREM 1. How Can the RREM Program Help Me? The RREM program provides funding to help Superstorm Sandy Homeowners repair, elevate, or reconstruct their homes. RREM will provide grants to eligible Homeowners for up to $150,000. The RREM program is intended to “fill the gap” between how much it costs to repair the [...]
Great news—the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved the Administration’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Action Plan. The plan provides details for how the first round ($1.83 billion) of CDBG funding will be spent. Most of the finding will be dedicated to homeowners and businesses, but there are several other programs [...]
BrigStrong’s newT-shirts are for sale a the Brigantine Community Church for $10. All funds benefit BrigStrong relief projects. Show your pride as a resident of Brigantine.
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will begin accepting applications for the reNew Jersey Stronger Housing Grant programs. There are two programs available: Homeowner Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM): This program provides up to $150,000 for eligible Homeowners to repair, elevate or rebuild their primary residences in the affected communities. Homeowner Resettlement: [...]
The “New Jersey Stronger Than The Storm” campaign is attempting a world record attempt at the longest ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the summer season. Gov. Christie will be co-hosting the Today Show and will be at Seaside Heights. The committee has chosen several shore towns to participate and Brigantine is [...]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR 05/15/2013 The BRIGSTRONG Committee is comprised of a local group of Volunteers that has taken on the task of providing financial, mental, spiritual and physical means for the rebuilding of Brigantine. We at BRIGSTRONG decided that since the warmer months were approaching, taxpayers in Brigantine would be restoring or rebuilding their [...]
The New Jersey Department of Health has released Mold Guidelines for New Jersey Residents recovering from Superstorm Sandy. The State’s guidelines have been revised to more thoroughly inform homeowners about the importance of remediating homes or businesses affected by molds and provide some suggestions on how New Jerseyans can take corrective actions to address such conditions. [...]
HURRICANE SANDY RECOVERY RESOURCES Block Grant funding information is starting to be released by NJDCA. The RREM Program will be of interest to many homeowners.The attachments outline the type of documents that will be needed for each application. This information should be distributed to homeowners so that they can prepare for their application. NJDCA Mult-Family [...]
Stronger New Jersey Business Grant Program: Grants and Forgivable Loans for Superstorm Sandy-Impacted Businesses IF YOU ARE: A New Jersey-based small business or non-profit organization which sustained a minimum of $5,000 in physical damage from Superstorm Sandy. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR: Grants or forgivable loans of up to $50,000. TO BE USED FOR: [...]
FRIDAY , MAY 17 2013 2:00 PM TO 5 : 30 PM ATLANTIC CITY CONVENTION CENTER 1 CONVENTION BLVD, ROOM 201 ATLANTIC CITY , NEW JERSEY 08401
INFORMATION SHARING AND STRESS RELIEF SESSIONS Every Tuesday from 6:30 PM until 8:15 PM Starting April 23rd. Free and open to adults at the Brigantine Beach Community Center, 265 42d. St. YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO IT ALONE No one who lives through a disaster is untouched by the experience Each [...]
BrigStrong was formed by a group of concerned and dedicated Brigantine, NJ residents who have created a Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) using a template established by Atlantic County’s LTRG. The county’s group is composed of support groups such as the Salvation Army, United Way, Habitat for Humanity and faith based and community support groups. [...]
AGENDA FOR BRIGSTRONG PHASE 3 COMMUNITY WORKSHOP (6/10/13; Time 5:00PM – 9:00PM) Brigantine Post-Sandy Overview/Status – Mayor Phil Guenther Flood Map Status/Requlations – Ed Stinson & FEMA Discuss anticipated changes to Working Maps (i.e. V-zone) and timeline to finalize maps. BrigStrong Website Demonstration – Tim Reed Licensed & Approved Contractors – Brigantine Chamber of [...]
The Christie Administration Is Committed To Rebuilding The Shore In Time For The Summer Tourist Season Governor Christie is committed to rebuilding New Jersey and the Jersey Shore in aftermath of Super Storm Sandy so that it will be enjoyed this summer and for generations to come. As a major tourism destination for people across [...]
