Sandy Victims Get Help

The local Jacksonvillemovers are happy to hear that Sandy victims are getting help getting their homes back in shape after the superstorm. All My Sons of Jacksonville learned the Federal Emergency Management Agency rolled out a pilot program to speed repairs in New Jersey. The Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power program (STEP) in New York is now extended to five counties in New Jersey, providing up to $10,000 for quick fixes allowing them to live int heir homes while waiting for bigger repairs. The Jacksonville moving specialists learned that over 2,600 New Jersey households were still living in hotels or temporary quarters paid for by FEMA. Countless others are staying with friends and family. So almost a month after the superstorm, many are still displaced due to lack of heat, hot water and electricity. STEP will make certain households habitable and help prevent additional damage during the cold season. The Federal government is paying for 75% of the work, while 25% is paid for by municipal governments.The local Jacksonville movers learned the program is paying for the repairs of electrical meters, heating, hot water systems and outdoor repairs. After getting the grant, residents have two months to complete the repair work.

All My Sons of Jacksonville found out that in New Jersey, the program is available to people living in Atlantic, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties. In New York, it's available to residents of the five boroughs plus Nassau County.