Stories / Disaster Response / Event · Aug 28 – Oct 2, 2026

New Jersey Nor'easter Damage

A nor'easter has caused damage in New Jersey coastal communities and North Carolina's Outer Banks. New Jersey members Smith and Van Drew, both Republicans, led tours assessing damage and coordinating with FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers. Democrat Pallone called on federal agencies to survey damage and anticipate a federal disaster declaration.

AI summary of the releases below · Oct 6, 2026

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5Members · 3 D · 2 R

10Actions · 4 D · 6 R

3States & territories · NJ · TN · NC

$30.6MFunding announced

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action

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StatementsResponses to news														2
Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits														4
Announced fundingGrants and approvals														2
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What each party did · Democrats 4 · Republicans 6

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1Statements1
0Visits and events4
2Announced funding0
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Every action

10 actions · 10 releases

Oct 2, 2026
- Visit
  RSmith NJ
  
  Led intergovernmental survey of Nor'easter damage in New Jersey shore towns.
  
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Oct 1, 2026
- Visit
  RVan Drew NJ
  
  Led federal response tour assessing nor'easter damage and discussing disaster assistance with FEMA and Army Corps.
  
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Sep 30, 2026
- Visit
  RSmith NJ
  
  Joined FEMA administrator surveying Nor'easter damage in New Jersey coastal communities.
  
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Sep 28, 2026
- Request
  DPallone NJ
  
  Called on federal agencies to survey storm damage and anticipate federal disaster declaration.
  
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Sep 27, 2026
- Visit
  RVan Drew NJ
  
  Provided update on nor'easter response and announced plans to meet with FEMA and Army Corps.
  
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Sep 26, 2026
- Statement
  DDavis NC
  
  Urged caution as nor'easter causes flooding and road closures on North Carolina's Outer Banks.
  
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- Statement
  RSmith NJ
  
  Provided emergency resources and contact information for nor'easter storm response.
  
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Sep 25, 2026
- Statement
  RVan Drew NJ
  
  Stated readiness to help South Jersey prepare for and respond to an approaching nor'easter.
  
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Aug 28, 2026
- Funding
  DCohen TN $29.7M
  
  Announced SNAP timely reporting waiver and mass benefit replacement for storm-affected households.
  
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- Funding
  DCohen TN $916K
  
  Announced $916,030 in FEMA grants for storm disaster repairs and utility infrastructure.
  
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