WASHINGTON, D.C. -- -- The Air Force is establishing a claims processing center for those affected by the fire in New Jersey. 

Any claimant in immediate need amounting to a hardship for food, shelter, medical expenses or other necessities can file a claim at the Tuckerton New Jersey Army National Guard Armory located at 365 East Main Street on Route 9.

Additionally, the center will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. as long as claimants continue to use its services. Air Force officials ask claimants to bring any type of photo identification. 

For more information, please contact the Air Force claims processing team at (609) 296-2129.