Over 1k South Brunswick Businesses Impacted by Sandy

Sandy inflicted damage on 26 homes and rental units in South Brunswick and impacted nearly 2,000 township businesses, according to an analysis of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs data by NJSpotlight.com. 

One South Brunswick home suffered minor damages from the historic storm, while 24 homes suffered "major" damage, defined as between $8,000 and $28,800 in storm costs. Damage under $8,000 was considered "minor."

Severe damage--defined as over $28,800 in costs--was reported in one home.

The report shows that 1,812 South Brunswick businesses indicated they were impacted by Sandy.

The average Federal Emergency Management Agency damage inspection statistics were organized by zip code rather than municipality. The average amount of damage was assessed at $783.15 in the area with zip code 08852 (Monmouth Junction), where 161 homeowners sought FEMA assistance. It was $315.86 in 08810 (Dayton), where 110 homeowners sought assistance, according to FEMA data. And in 08824 (Kendall Park), the average damage came to $1242.35, with 101 homeowners who sought assistance.

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