Business owners who sustained losses as a result of Hurricane Irene in designated counties can begin applying for assistance today. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

• Register online at http://www.disasterassistance.gov
• Use a web-enabled mobile device at http://m.fema.gov
• Call 800-621-FEMA (3362) - General telephone number
• Call 800-462-7585 - Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY
• Call 800-621-3362 - Those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS)

NJ Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey
Proudly Serving the Mercer & Middlesex Small Business Community

The NJSBDC network (www.njsbdc.com) is the premier provider of comprehensive services and programs for small business in New Jersey. The organization, which consists of 11 centers statewide, helps businesses expand their operations, manage their growth or start ventures. The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) network is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of New Jersey, and The College of New Jersey. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA-funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance by contacting 609-771-2947.