Donations

The following is a list of places where donations can be made to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy:

Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund: Governor and Mary Pat Christie have organizaed this 501(c)(3) non-profit relief effort where you can make a financial donation to assist across the state.

United Way
To make a donation online visit:
http://www.unitedwaynnj.org/gethelp/disasterrelief.php
Or you can make a $10 donation by texting the word RECOVERY to 52000.

American Red Cross
To make a donation online visit:
http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations
Or you can make a $10 donation by texting the word REDCROSS to 90999.

NJ Department of Health Hotline to Answer Questions About Food/Water Safety, Cleaning and Mold Removal

To help New Jersey residents as they cleanup their homes and businesses after Hurricane Sandy, the Department of Health today is making public health experts available through the state's 2-1-1 system to answer questions about food and water safety and mold removal.

To reach health experts, call 2-1-1 or 1-866-234-0964. Public Health officials will be available to take calls 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 5 pm on weekends. The 2-1-1 human services hotline is open 24/7.

"The devastation across our state is unprecedented and the process of cleanup has just begun. During this difficult time, many New Jersey residents will have questions about food and water safety as well as mold cleanup efforts and we want to help," said Health Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd.

Health experts can answer questions about personal health and safety concerns; cleaning and mold removal; carbon monoxide concerns and food and drinking water safety.

Additional information about hurricane and flood recovery is available at www.state.nj.us/health/er/natural.shtml.