Back to Article List Sussex County Residents Can Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance Release Date: September 15, 2011 New Jersey Hurricane Irene Major Disaster Declared August 31, 2011 New Jersey Hurricane Irene Major Disaster Declared August 31, 2011 (DR-4021) FEMA Disaster Declaration  Sussex County Residents Eligible for Federal Disaster Assistance New Jersey Designated Counties  3 Step Guide and Apply Online  Disaster Recovery Center Locator  Sussex County Disaster Recovery Center Hours .