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Hurricane Sandy Help Center


Job-seekers
looking for employment in Sandy clean-up programs should report to local One-Stop Career Centers or send e-mails to sandyhelp@dol.state.nj.us. Job-seekers also may call 1-877-682-6238 or 1-800-233-5005 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please be patient if lines are busy. If searching for all other types of employment, log on to http://careerconnections.nj.gov/.

Christie Administration Unveils $26 Million for Three-Prong Recovery Plan

TRENTON, N.J., DECEMBER 11, 2012 - Recovery4Jersey, Skills4Jersey & Opportunity4Jersey Launched to Aid Business and Workers. Governor Chris Christie today announced the release of $26 million to support three economic recovery initiatives designed to assist businesses and workers in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and to additionally invest in New Jersey’s future growth. More

Christie Administration Issues Public Employee Safety & Health Bulletin

Attention All Public Employees

National Emergency Grant (NEG)

The U.S. Department of Labor approved a $15.6 million National Emergency Grant to fund Governor Chris Christie’s plan to hire unemployed New Jersey residents to assist with Hurricane Sandy clean-up and recovery efforts in the Garden State. More 

Flood Safety Alert for Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Refrigeration Systems & Appliances

The safe operation of boilers and other systems is impacted when electrical systems, controls, and safety devices are submerged in water. More 

New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC)

Search for available rental housing on the New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC) website, http://www.njhrc.gov Landlords throughout New Jersey are opening their available properties to Hurricane Sandy survivors. The site hosts information on available properties statewide, and the database is updated daily. Simply visit the website at http://www.njhrc.gov and click on "Find Housing" to get started. Or, call a toll-free call center for housing information at 1-877-428-8844.

Filing for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Want to receive your Unemployment Insurance benefits faster? If you are currently receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits, you are encouraged to file to certify via the Internet on Sundays from 8:00am to 3:00pm. More

Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund

Following yesterday’s establishment of the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund to raise funds and resources to help New Jersey families impacted by the devastation of the storm.  More

Fast Facts for New Jersey Workers

If you need financial assistance or have questions about your existing unemployment insurance claim.
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Fast Facts for New Jersey Employers

You and your employees may qualify for unemployment insurance or disaster unemployment assistance if you’ve experienced a temporary or permanent business loss.
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Important Links

Hurricane Sandy Information Center

Department of Health - Hurricane Recovery Resources

One-Stop Career Center Closings

Rumor Control

Need Help? Start Here.  Call 2-1-1 or click www.nj211.org; Free 24-hour statewide service - putting people in need of assistance, in-touch with people who can help.



 


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