New Jersey Disaster & Funding Calendar
When New Jersey's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (coastal flood, hurricane, severe storm, winter storm) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
New Jersey hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Flood | September–November | ||||||||||||
| Hurricane | August–October | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Winter Storm | November–March |
Peak windows
- Coastal Flood — typically September–November in New Jersey.
- Hurricane — typically August–October in New Jersey.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in New Jersey.
- Winter Storm — typically November–March in New Jersey.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a New Jersey disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
New Jersey hazard season FAQ
When is coastal flood season in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, coastal flood season typically runs September–November. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is hurricane season in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, hurricane season typically runs August–October. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is winter storm season in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, winter storm season typically runs November–March. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.