Ida

New Jersey wants to hear from residents who were impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida last summer.

"We need help and we need help now," said Shashuna Atwater, a resident of Newark. "Why wait for another disaster?"

Those with repetitively flooded homes may qualify to have those homes bought out, demolished, raised, or relocated.

Several advocates spoke at a Middlesex County Commission meeting, asking about what immediate plans are amid a hesitation to close the animal haven.

On the first day of September 2021, much of the northern half of the state was flooded with months' worth of rain in a matter of hours.

FEMA says more disaster recovery centers are likely on their way.

The drenching rains dropped by the remnants of Hurricane Ida made many New Jersey residents realize that they actually do live in a flood-prone area, and that their vehicles are not invincible.

Morris County joined the list as of Saturday, clearing the way for federal funding to reach residents and businesses.

Ida created so much heartbreak and destruction and if you're one of those people, I'm so deeply sorry. In New Jersey, we're licking our wounds and as the adrenaline wears off, we're just wondering where to get help to build it all back and try to prevent it again. Here is where you should turn for help right now...

The president met officials in Hillsborough and families in Manville and says the damage caused by Ida underscores need to improve America's infrastructure.

Ida came through New Jersey like a wrecking ball. Severe rain, tornadoes, and flooding ravaged much of our state. Perhaps one of the most shocking sights comes to us in the form of this 27-second video from a family in Cranford, New Jersey.

The storm is responsible for dropping nearly 8-10 inches of rain across Central and North Jersey, three confirmed tornadoes and 23 reported deaths, according to New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow.