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Posted on November 5th, 2012 by admin

Our office is still without phone or Internet access.  We are working from a remote location. If you need to file a claim, or need us for any related items (ie: billing, questions, online payments, quotes, ect), all calls are being forwarded. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work through this together.

Posted on November 5th, 2012 by admin

The Situation is Critical.    Local Families are Hungry & Cold.   Food & Funds Are Needed Today.   You can help. As of November 2, Center for Food Action has already  helped 65 families affected by the storm. This week, many more neighbors  will be turning to CFA for help.  With or without power, CFA’s doors will be open. ICNJ is prepared to donate $1 for the next new 250 “likes” we receive on our Facebook page by November 19th. Please help us in support of The Center for Food Action’s cause; ending homelessness and hunger in Bergen and Upper…Read More

Posted on November 4th, 2012 by admin

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), at the request of New Jersey and New York, has activated its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program. This program allows eligible survivors who are in shelters and cannot return to their homes due to damages caused by Hurricane Sandy to stay in participating hotels or motels until more suitable housing accommodations are available. The first step to receiving assistance is by registering with FEMA. Individuals who sustained losses in designated counties in New York and New Jersey must apply for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or by registering using a web enabled mobile device…Read More

Posted on November 2nd, 2012 by admin

Plymouth Rock does not worry if you are having trouble making a payment-u- no policies will be cancelled this week. Anyone who does need to make a payment can pay through their Western Union automated payment system at 866.621.4076. They are prioritizing claims based on their severity and ask that you hold off on submitting minor claims so that all efforts can be focused on the most severe cases.

Posted on November 2nd, 2012 by admin

Power companies are working to restore electricity, but it will be a long process before everyone has their power back.  Notify your power company immediately of any outages and keep in touch until your power is restored. ICNJ is here to help you. If you need to charge tyourpersonal electronics you are more than welcome to  stop in our office and do so. PSE&G: 1-800-436-7734, www.pseg.com/outagecenter , and @PSEGdelivers on Twitter JCP&L: 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or 1-800-545-7738, www.jcp-l.com , and @JCP_L on Twitter AC Electric: 1-800-833-7476, www.atlanticcityelectric.com/home/emergency , and @ACElecConnect on Twitter Rockland Electric Company: 1-877-434-4100, www.oru.com , and @ORUConnect on Twitter Sussex…Read More

Posted on October 31st, 2012 by admin

Due to Hurricane Sandy, we would like to pass along some pertinent information  regarding FEMA and how to apply for assistance that is available on the FEMA website.   HOW TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE   Those in the county designated for assistance to affected residents and business owners can begin the disaster application process by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by web enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).The toll-free telephone numbers are available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) Monday through Sunday until further notice. Applicants registering for aid should be prepared to provide basic information about…Read More

Posted on October 31st, 2012 by admin

Sandy may of been downgraded, but her damage is devastating. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of New Jersey and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Atlantic, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union counties.  Receive FEMA Updates During Disasters Our office has no phone or Internet at this time.  To report claims, text your information to (862) 377-1785. If you don’t have…Read More

Posted on October 29th, 2012 by admin

but there are safety precautions that parents and children should take. Visit USA.gov’s Halloween page to get safety tips on candy, makeup, decorative contact lenses, and trick-or-treating. You’ll also find fun facts about Halloween; can read a bit of folklore and history behind the observance; get recipes involving pumpkins; and more. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Posted on October 26th, 2012 by admin

An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling “Frankenstorm” is predicted to blast the East Coast early next week, focusing the worst of its weather mayhem around New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut reports MAXONS. U.S. government forecasters on Thursday upped the odds of a major weather mess, now saying there’s a 90 percent chance that the East will get steady gale-force winds, heavy rain, flooding and maybe even snow starting Sunday and stretching past Halloween on Wednesday. What damages are not covered by my homeowner policy? Trees, shrubs and gardens…Read More

Posted on October 25th, 2012 by admin

If you thought last year’s crippling late October snowstorm was a handful, this year’s pre-Halloween horror show might just make your head spin. Hurricane Sandy’s rampage through the Caribbean is only the beginning: Forecasters say the storm is morphing into a monstrous nor’easter and slam the U.S. East Coast next week. Sandy overnight became a category 2 hurricane. The computers models continue to show eventually the storm will end up in New England. This storm could cause big problems. The National Weather Service is advising that Hurricane Sandy could affect New Jersey. Does your insurance cover disastrous storm, bringing coastal…Read More