What are the most recent disaster declarations in New Jersey?

The most recent FEMA declaration in New Jersey is "JONES ROAD FIRE" (Fire Management, Fire), declared 2025-04-24. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in New Jersey?

If your county is in a declared major disaster, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 and reference the disaster number shown for New Jersey.

What do the declaration types mean?

DR = Major Disaster (broad federal aid), EM = Emergency (limited aid), FM = Fire Management (wildfire response).

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New Jersey Disaster Declarations

Recent FEMA disaster and emergency declarations for New Jersey, with incident type, date, and disaster number. Live data from the official OpenFEMA database.

Fire ManagementFireApril 24, 2025
JONES ROAD FIRE
FEMA #5581 · 1 designated area · incident began April 22, 2025
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 11, 2023
SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING
FEMA #4725 · 1 designated area · incident began July 14, 2023
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 5, 2021
REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA
FEMA #4614 · 21 designated areas · incident began September 1, 2021
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 2, 2021
REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA
FEMA #3573 · 21 designated areas · incident began September 1, 2021
Major DisasterSnowstormApril 28, 2021
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4597 · 5 designated areas · incident began January 31, 2021
Major DisasterHurricaneDecember 11, 2020
TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS
FEMA #4574 · 11 designated areas · incident began August 4, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4488 · 23 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3451 · 21 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 8, 2018
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4368 · 6 designated areas · incident began March 6, 2018
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 14, 2016
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4264 · 17 designated areas · incident began January 22, 2016
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 22, 2015
SEVERE STORM
FEMA #4231 · 4 designated areas · incident began June 23, 2015
Major DisasterHurricaneOctober 30, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #4086 · 21 designated areas · incident began October 26, 2012
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 28, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #3354 · 21 designated areas · incident began October 26, 2012
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 19, 2012
SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4070 · 3 designated areas · incident began June 30, 2012
Major DisasterSevere StormNovember 30, 2011
SEVERE STORM
FEMA #4048 · 11 designated areas · incident began October 29, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 14, 2011
REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE
FEMA #4039 · 5 designated areas · incident began September 28, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 15, 2011
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4033 · 3 designated areas · incident began August 13, 2011
Major DisasterHurricaneAugust 31, 2011
HURRICANE IRENE
FEMA #4021 · 21 designated areas · incident began August 27, 2011
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 27, 2011
HURRICANE IRENE
FEMA #3332 · 21 designated areas · incident began August 26, 2011
Major DisasterSnowstormFebruary 4, 2011
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #1954 · 15 designated areas · incident began December 26, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 2, 2010
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1897 · 16 designated areas · incident began March 12, 2010
Major DisasterSnowstormMarch 23, 2010
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #1889 · 7 designated areas · incident began February 5, 2010
Major DisasterSnowstormFebruary 5, 2010
SNOWSTORM
FEMA #1873 · 7 designated areas · incident began December 19, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormDecember 22, 2009
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IDA AND A NOR'EAS
FEMA #1867 · 3 designated areas · incident began November 11, 2009
Fire ManagementFireMay 16, 2007
WARREN GROVE FIRE
FEMA #2695 · 2 designated areas · incident began May 15, 2007
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 26, 2007
SEVERE STORMS AND INLAND AND COASTAL FLOODING
FEMA #1694 · 15 designated areas · incident began April 14, 2007
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 7, 2006
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1653 · 4 designated areas · incident began June 23, 2006
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 19, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
FEMA #3257 · 21 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2005
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 19, 2005
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1588 · 9 designated areas · incident began April 1, 2005
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 1, 2004
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1563 · 4 designated areas · incident began September 18, 2004
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 16, 2004
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1530 · 2 designated areas · incident began July 12, 2004
EmergencyOtherSeptember 23, 2003
POWER OUTAGE
FEMA #3188 · 5 designated areas · incident began August 14, 2003
EmergencySnowstormMarch 20, 2003
SNOW
FEMA #3181 · 21 designated areas · incident began February 16, 2003
Fire ManagementFireJune 2, 2002
NJ - DOUBLE TROUBLE WILDFIRE - 6/02/02
FEMA #2411 · 1 designated area · incident began June 2, 2002
EmergencyFireSeptember 19, 2001
FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS
FEMA #3169 · 21 designated areas · incident began September 11, 2001
EmergencyOtherNovember 1, 2000
WEST NILE VIRUS
FEMA #3156 · 21 designated areas · incident began May 30, 2000
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 17, 2000
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #1337 · 2 designated areas · incident began August 12, 2000
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 18, 1999
HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS
FEMA #1295 · 9 designated areas · incident began September 16, 1999
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 17, 1999
HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS
FEMA #3148 · 21 designated areas · incident began September 16, 1999
Major DisasterCoastal StormMarch 3, 1998
SEVERE WINTER COASTAL STORM, HIGH WINDS, FLOODING
FEMA #1206 · 3 designated areas · incident began February 4, 1998

New Jersey — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in New Jersey?: The most recent FEMA declaration in New Jersey is "JONES ROAD FIRE" (Fire Management, Fire), declared 2025-04-24. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in New Jersey?: If your county is in a declared major disaster, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 and reference the disaster number shown for New Jersey.
What do the declaration types mean?: DR = Major Disaster (broad federal aid), EM = Emergency (limited aid), FM = Fire Management (wildfire response).

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Data source: U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — OpenFEMA. See all recent declarations or our methodology.