FEMA helpline offers many services to Sandy survivors in New York

NEW YORK – Hurricane Sandy survivors who have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance can take advantage of the many services available through the FEMA helpline, 800-621-3362 (Voice, 7-1-1/Relay) or (TTY) 800-462-7585.

Survivors can check the status of their applications, update contact information, and learn how their insurance affects FEMA assistance.

Survivors also can call the helpline to:

  • Update insurance information
  • Receive information on the home inspection process
  • Add or remove the name of a person designated to speak for the applicant
  • Find out if FEMA needs more information about their claim
  • Update FEMA on the applicant’s housing situation
  • Learn how to appeal a FEMA application decision
  • Get answers to other questions they might have about their application

Helpline hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT, seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Survivors can also visit DisasterAssistance.gov or m.fema.gov.

The deadline to register for possible disaster assistance is March 29, 2013. FEMA offers financial help to eligible survivors of federally-declared disasters to cover uninsured losses and critical expenses that are not covered by other means.

For more information on New York’s disaster recovery, visit FEMA.gov/SandyNY, Twitter.com/FEMASandy, Facebook.com/FEMASandy and FEMA.gov/blog.

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FEMA helpline offers many services to Sandy survivors in New York

Isang Disaster Recovery Center sa NY ang lumilipat at ang isa pa ay humihinto sa operasyon

NEW YORK – Ang isang Disaster Recovery Center ay lumilipat sa isang bagong lokasyon. Ang isa pang center ay winawakasan ang serbisyo nito.

 

Ang center sa Lindenhurst Memorial Library, 1 Lee Avenue sa Lindenhurst, NY,11757, ay maghihinto ng serbisyo sa lokasyong iyon sa alas-3 ng hapon, Sabado, Peb. 23, at muling magbubukas sa alas-9 ng umaga, Martes, Peb. 26, 2013 sa Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague, NY, 11726.

 

Ang mga oras sa center ay alas-9 ng umaga hanggang alas-6 ng gabi, Lunes hanggang Biyernes at alas-9 ng umaga hanggang alas-3 ng hapon sa Sabado.

 

Ang recovery center sa storefront ng 001 Beach 20th St., Far Rockaway, Queens, NY,11691, ay maghihinto ng serbisyo sa alas 3 ng hapon, Sabado, Peb. 23, 2013.

 

Ang Estado ng New York at ang Federal Emergency Management Agency ay masusing nagmo-monitor sa trapiko ng bisita sa lahat ng mga recovery center ng New York. Ang trapiko sa dalawang center ay humina, na nagpapahiwatig na ang pangangailangang pang-impormasyon ng mga survivor sa mga lugar na iyon ay natugunan na ang karamihan. Hanggang ngayon, nagkaroon na ng higit sa 14,000 mga pagbisita sa dalawang center.

 

Ang mga survivor na nangangailangan ng tulong ay maaari pa ring dumalaw sa alinman sa iba pang mga center na nananatiling bukas sa buong New York, sa alas-9 ng umaga hanggang alas-6 ng gabi, Lunes hanggang Biyernes at alas-9 ng umaga hanggang alas-3 ng hapon sa Sabado.

 

Upang mahanap ang pinakamalapit na center, available ang sumusunod na mga opsyon:

 

  • I-text ang DRC at isang Zip Code sa 43362 (4FEMA), at ang isang text message ay isasagot kasama ang address.

 

 

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Ang mga indibidwal ay makakahanap din ng isang recovery center – at makapagpaparehistro para sa tulong ng FEMA – online sa www.DisasterAssistance.gov o sa pamamagitan ng smartphone o tablet sa pamamagitan ng pagpunta sa m.fema.gov o sa pamamagitan ng pag-download sa FEMA app.

 

Ang mga survivor na may mga tanong o gustong magparehistro sa FEMA ay maaari ring tumawag sa 800-621-3362 (Voice, 7-1-1/Relay) o (TTY) 800-462-7585. Matatawagan ang mga numero ng telepono na toll free sa alas-7 ng umaga hanggang ala-1 ng umaga, EST, pitong araw kada linggo hanggang sa karagdagang abiso.

 

Ang mga survivor ng Hurricane Sandy sa New York ay may hanggang Peb. 27, 2013, upang magparehistro para sa tulong ng pederal sa sakuna, na maaaring kabibilangan ng pera para sa upa, mahalagang mga pagkumpuni sa bahay, mga nawalang personal na ari-arian at iba pang matinding pangangailangan kaugnay ng sakuna na hindi nasasaklawan ng insurance.

 

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa disaster recovery ng New York, bumisita sa www.fema.gov/SandyNY, www.twitter.com/FEMASandy, www.facebook.com/FEMASandy at www.fema.gov/blog.

 

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Ang misyon ng FEMA ay upang tulungan ang ating mga mamamayan at ang unang mga rumiresponde na tiyakin na bilang iisang bansa, tayo ay nagtutulungan upang itayo, panatilihin, at paghusayin ang ating kakayahan upang maghanda sa, poprotekta laban sa, rumesponde sa, makarekober mula sa, at mapababaan ang lahat ng panganib.

 

Ang tulong sa pagrekober sa sakuna ay makukuha ano man ang lahi, kulay, relihiyon, nasyonalidad, kasarian, edad, kapansanan, kahusayan sa Ingles o sitwasyon sa kabuhayan. Kung ikaw o isang tao na kilala mo ay na-discriminate, tumawag sa FEMA toll-free sa 800-621-FEMA (3362). Para sa TTY tumawag sa  800-462-7585.

 

 

 

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Isang Disaster Recovery Center sa NY ang lumilipat at ang isa pa ay humihinto sa operasyon

New York recovery from Hurricane Sandy

New York recovery from Hurricane Sandy

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Release date:

March 8, 2013

Release Number:

NR-184

NEW YORK — Disaster assistance to New York survivors of Hurricane Sandy:

  • More than $2.8 billion in direct assistance to homeowners, renters, businesses and repair or replacement of public infrastructure
    • More than $923 million in FEMA grants approved for individuals and households:
      • Nearly $797 million for housing assistance
      • More than $126 million for other needs assistance
    • Nearly $1.2 billion in SBA disaster loans approved for homeowners, renters and businesses
    • More than $721 million approved in FEMA Public Assistance grants to communities and some nonprofit organizations that serve the public
  • More than $2.8 billion in National Flood Insurance Program payments made to policy holders
  • 5.3 million cubic yards of debris removed (95 percent)
  • 269,591 people contacted FEMA for help or information
  • 181,121 housing inspections completed
  • 167,113 visits to Disaster Recovery Centers
  • More than 500 voluntary agencies involved in recovery
  • 25 languages used to communicate assistance information to survivors

Individuals can register with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov or via smartphone or tablet at m.fema.gov. Applicants may also call 800-621-3362 (Voice, 7-1-1/Relay) or

TTY 800-462-7585. The toll-free telephone numbers operate 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST, seven days a week.

Last Updated:

March 8, 2013 – 12:55

State/Tribal Government or Region:

New York

Related Disaster:

New York Hurricane Sandy

Link:

New York recovery from Hurricane Sandy

$2 billion provided to NY survivors by FEMA, SBA

$2 billion provided to NY survivors by FEMA, SBA

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Release date:

March 1, 2013

Release Number:

NR-180

NEW YORK — The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration have approved more than $2 billion in direct assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. This includes:

  • Nearly $918 million in FEMA grants approved for individuals and households
    • More than $793 million for housing assistance
    • More than $124 million for other needs
  • More than $1.1 billion in SBA disaster loans approved for homeowners, renters and businesses

Other assistance:

  • More than $717 million approved in FEMA Public Assistance grants to communities and eligible nonprofit organizations that serve the public
  • More than $2.6 billion in National Flood Insurance Program payments made to policy holders
  • 5.3 million cubic yards of debris removed
  • 269,192 people contacted FEMA for help or information
  • 180,406 housing inspections completed
  • 164,194 visits to Disaster Recovery Centers
  • More than 500 voluntary agencies involved in recovery
  • 25 languages used to communicate assistance information to survivors

Individuals can register with FEMA online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or via smartphone or tablet at m.fema.gov. Applicants may also call 800-621-3362 (Voice, 7-1-1/Relay) or TTY 800-462-7585. The phone lines operate 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST, seven days a week.

Last Updated:

March 1, 2013 – 13:10

State or Region:

New York

Related Disaster:

New York Hurricane Sandy

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$2 billion provided to NY survivors by FEMA, SBA

2 Disaster Recovery Centers in NY extend operations

NEW YORK – Hurricane Sandy survivors in New York will be able to visit the disaster recovery centers at the Recreation Center and Ice Arena, 700 Magnolia Blvd., Long Beach, NY, 11561, and at the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Rd., Freeport, NY, 11520 for an extended period of time.

The deadline to register for federal disaster assistance has been extended to Mar. 29, 2013. In light of this extension, the State of New York and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will maintain operations at the centers to continue providing necessary assistance to disaster survivors.

Survivors have several ways to register:

  • Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
  • Via smartphone or tablet, go to m.fema.gov or download the FEMA app.
  • By phone, 800-621-3362 (Voice, 7-1-1/Relay) or (TTY) 800-462-7585.
  • The toll-free telephone numbers operate 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST seven days a week until further notice.

For more information on New York’s disaster recovery, visit www.fema.gov/SandyNY, www.twitter.com/FEMASandy, www.facebook.com/FEMASandy and www.fema.gov/blog.

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New York recovery from Hurricane Sandy: By the Numbers

NEW YORK — Disaster assistance to New York survivors of Hurricane Sandy by the numbers:

  • $2.3 billion in National Flood Insurance Program payments made to policy holders
  • $904 million in FEMA grants approved for individuals and households
    • $785 million for housing assistance
    • $119 million for other needs
  • $1 billion in SBA disaster loans approved for homeowners, renters and businesses
  • $668 million approved in FEMA Public Assistance grants to communities and some nonprofit organizations that serve the public
  • 5.3 million cubic yards of debris removed (95 percent)
  • 267,970 people contacted FEMA for help or information
  • 179,230 housing inspections completed
  • 158,023 visits to Disaster Recovery Centers
  • More than 500 voluntary agencies involved in recovery
  • 25 languages used to communicate assistance information to survivors

Individuals can register with FEMA online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or via smartphone or tablet at m.fema.gov. Applicants may also call 800-621-3362 (Voice, 7-1-1/Relay) or TTY 800-462-7585. The toll-free telephone numbers operate 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. EST, seven days a week.

For more information on New York’s disaster recovery, visit www.fema.gov/SandyNY, www.twitter.com/FEMASandy, www.facebook.com/FEMASandy and www.fema.gov/blog.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

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Sandy survivors with home accessibility needs should contact FEMA

NEW YORK – Survivors with home accessibility needs because of Hurricane Sandy, especially older adults and people with disabilities, are encouraged to stay in touch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA may be able to assist if elevators or electricity are not working properly, even if the structure did not sustain damage.

Residents living in buildings with non-working elevators or inaccessible common areas may be eligible for temporary rental assistance or other disaster-related assistance from FEMA. Those experiencing accessibility issues while waiting for an insurance settlement also may be eligible for assistance.

Buildings with unsafe conditions such as electrical problems in common areas, non-working elevators and hard-to-access entrances may present difficulties to residents, especially those with disabilities or health concerns that make it difficult to use the stairs.

FEMA specialists are canvassing neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Sandy to ensure survivors with physical or mobility needs have equal access and receive equal benefits from FEMA programs. They will work on a case-by-case basis to assist survivors with access and functional needs to ensure they receive the assistance for which they are eligible.

While FEMA will continue outreach efforts, survivors are urged to call the FEMA helpline 800-621-3362 (Voice, 7-1-1/Relay) or TTY 800-462-7585. Call centers are available 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. EST, seven days a week.

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