TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Federal officials have added Bergen and Somerset counties to the list of New Jersey counties where residents left jobless because of Sandy are eligible for unemployment benefits.

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The disaster unemployment assistance program is offered to people who otherwise may not be eligible for regular unemployment insurance.

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Those who are unemployed because of the disaster should first file for unemployment insurance benefits through the Internet by going to www.njuifile.net .

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In addition to Bergen and Somerset counties, the program also is available for residents of Atlantic, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union counties.

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