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New Jersey Counties Declared Disaster Areas Amid Severe Drought

4/15/2025

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Four counties in New Jersey—Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Gloucester—are grappling with the harsh realities of severe drought, now officially recognized as natural disaster areas. This designation opens the door for emergency loans from the USDA, extending support to neighboring counties like Burlington, Camden, Ocean, and Salem. Residents must act quickly, as the application deadline for assistance looms on December 8, 2025.

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Story summary

Four counties in New Jersey—Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Gloucester—are grappling with the harsh realities of severe drought, now officially recognized as natural disaster areas. This designation opens the door for emergency loans from the USDA, extending support to neighboring counties like Burlington, Camden, Ocean, and Salem. Residents must act quickly, as the application deadline for assistance looms on December 8, 2025.