If you are a homeowner or renter, and your house or building has been damaged, you can register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or call FEMA at 800.621.3362, or register through a web enabled mobile device. Use the following page anchors to locate specific information within this page:
Given the severe flooding many communities have experienced, individuals are encouraged to visit FloodSmart.gov for important tools, tips and guidance for recovery after a flood. FloodSmart is the official website of the National Flood Insurance Program. Since standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding, it’s important to have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions that impact the U.S. To learn more about floods, flood insurance or how to file a claim, visit Floodsmart.gov today.
Power utility providers are in the process of restoring power – which is expected to take several days in some areas. Tips to remember during a power outage:
In addition to federal disaster assistance being available in several counties, states and localities, the American Red Cross has emergency shelters in many states. You can search for open shelters by visiting the Red Cross website, downloading the FEMA smart phone app, or by texting the word SHELTER and a zip code to 43362 (4FEMA). For example, if you’re searching for a shelter in the 01234 zip code, you would text SHELTER 01234.
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Food and Water Distribution
There will be distribution sites in the Rockaways, Coney Island, the South Shore of Staten Island, the Lower East Side, Chinatown, Chelsea, and Astoria Houses. Details of these sites, including the exact locations and hours of operation, can be found here.
Citymeals is delivering shelf-stable food to seniors.
For emergency food stamps, call 718.557.1339. Many people may qualify for the Disaster-Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Reporting
To report conditions such as fallen trees and sewer backups, please use 311 Online, text 311 to 311-692, or call 311.
- Fallen trees are incredibly dangerous. Anyone who sees one should report it immediately. No one should try to cut down or move damaged trees themselves.
- Power outages and live wires should be directly reported to Con Ed: 800.75.CON.ED or LIPA: 800.490.0075.
- Live wires are also extremely dangerous. No one should touch them or be near them.
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New Resources
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO: “Sandy Recovery Toolkit”
- New Jersey Dept. of Health newsletter: “NJ Health Matters” - Oct/Nov Issue (.pdf)
If you need help, but are unsure of where to turn, dial 211 or visit nj211.org for a local resource database. Find your nearest county office of emergency management to find out about relief efforts in your community. For drinking water advisories, generator safety, and environmental issues related to Hurricane Sandy, visit the Department of Environmental Protection online.
Power Outages
To report a power outage, call PSE&G’s customer service line at 800.436.PSEG (7734). For the latest updates and information, and to contact PSEG directly through social media, follow PSE&G on Twitter: @PSEGdelivers. Check the PSE&G power outage map here.
Food and Water
Get information about PSE&G’s free ice and water distribution areas.
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Dial 211 if you are in a non-emergency situation.
Power
- ConEd power outage or gas and electrical service problems: 800.75.CONED
- NYSEG electric power outage: 800.572.1131 (and check outages in your area here)
- NYSEG natural gas outage: 800.572.1121
Renters
No heat or no hot water in rental apartments: Call your local building department or, during after hours, the local police department.
More information can be found at http://keepingsafe.westchestergov.com/
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Volunteering this Weekend in NYC
http://brokelyn.com/where-to-volunteer-this-weekend/
Donating
NYC Service
http://www.nycservice.org/
Recovers.org has partnered with NYC community groups to provide aid to regions affected in the city.
https://lowereastside.recovers.org/ - (646) 580-7473
https://astoria.recovers.org/ - (347) 669-4394
https://redhook.recovers.org - (347) 464-9269
https://statenisland.recovers.org/ - (347) 934-9927 -statenislandrecovers@gmail.com - @SIrecoversAnother community-based coalition is accepting donations and coordinating volunteer efforts in places severely affected areas
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The Christie Administration has activated an Emergency Volunteer Response Hotline. If you are interested in volunteering with a variety of Hurricane Sandy clean-up activities in New Jersey, call the state’s volunteer emergency response hotline at 1-800-JERSEY-7 (1-800-537-7397). Volunteers may also send an email to rowena.madden@sos.state.nj.us.
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The election is on Tuesday November 6th. People in areas without power are strongly encouraged to apply for absentee ballots as soon as possible by the end of today.
Attached is the information that we have concerning today’s deadline to fax a letter request for an absentee ballot to be sent by mail to the voter, as well as information on in-person pickup of absentee ballots in Nassau, Suffolk and NYC.
Manhattan is still working out of the voting machine site on West 33rd Street address for in-person pickup of absentee voting.
Richmond County (Staten Island) Emergency Absentee Ballot Fax Number – 718-439-6018
Phone number 718-876-0079
Richmond County Office – 1 Edgewater Plaza, 4th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10305
Office Hours: Friday 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-9:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm
Monday 9:00am-9:00pmManhattan Emergency Absentee Ballot
Fax Number – 212-465-2135
phone number 212-465-0503
Manhattan Office to Pick Up Ballots – 450 West 33rd Street 10th Floor
Mailing Address to mail absentee ballot applications – 200 Varick Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10014
Office Hours: Friday 9:00am-8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-8:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-8:00pm
Monday 9:00am-8:00pm
Bronx
phone number 718-299-9017
Fax – 718-299-2140
Bronx County Office – 1780 Grand Concourse, 5th Floor, Concourse Level, Bronx, NY 10457
Office Hours: Friday 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-9:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm
Monday 9:00am-9:00pm
Queens
Phone number 718-730-6730
Fax – 718-459-3384
Queens County Office – 126-06 Queens Boulevard, 4th Floor, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Office Hours: Friday 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-9:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm
Monday 9:00am-9:00pm
Kings (Brooklyn)
Phone# 718-797-8800 Fax – 718-246-5958
Kings County Office – 345 Adams Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Office Hours: Friday 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-9:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm
Monday 9:00am-9:00pm
The New York City Board of Elections website is saying they will overnight the absentee ballot – no other county is doing this at this time
Nassau County Board of Elections - 240 Old Country Road 5th Floor Mineola, NY 11501
Phone# 516-571-2411 Fax: 516-571-2058
Office Hours: Friday 7:00am-10:00pm
Saturday 7:00am-10:00pm
Sunday 7:00am-10:00pm
Monday 7:00am-10:00pm
Suffolk County Board of Elections – 700 Yaphank Ave. Yaphank, NY 11980
Phone number 631-852-4500
Fax number: 631-852-4590
Office Hours: Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00 – 1:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
The voter will need to fax today a signed absentee ballot application to the respective numbers above AND they will need to mail the signed application back to the respective Board of Elections by Monday. The absentee ballot application mailing addresses are also listed above.
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