Stuck After Sandy? Look here for places that can help you

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Storm Emergency Information:
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]For Electric Service Restoration Information, please visit your Electric Utility Company?s website. Links to the company storm sites are listed below. Atlantic City Electric http://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/home/emergency/ [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Jersey Central Power & Light https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/customer/jersey_central_power_light.html [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Public Service Electric & Gas http://www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/index.jsp [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Orange & Rockland http://www.oru.com/energyandsafety/storms/index.html [/FONT]
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For Gas Service Restoration:
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Elizabethtown Gas Company http://www.elizabethtowngas.com/Home/ContactUs.aspx [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]NJ Natural Gas Company http://www.njng.com/safety/emergency.asp [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Public Service Electric & Gas http://www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/index.jsp South Jersey Gas Company http://www.southjerseygas.com/natural-gas-safety/severe-weather-tips.html [/FONT]
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For Water Restoration:
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Gordons Corner [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://www.gordonscornerwater.com/ [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]New Jersey American Water [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://amwater.com/njaw/customer-service/contact-us.html [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Middlesex Water [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://www.middlesexwater.com/ [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Aqua-NJ [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]https://www.aquaamerica.com/NewJersey/Pages/Home.aspx [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]United Water-NJ [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://www.unitedwater.com/newjersey/customer-service.aspx [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Shorelands [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://www.shorelandswater.com/ [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]AC Sewer [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://www.acsewerage.com/ [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The regulated water and wastewater utilities and their phone numbers and also be found at: [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://www.nj.gov/bpu/pdf/water/regulatedwater.pdf [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]and [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://www.nj.gov/bpu/pdf/water/regulatedwastewater.pdf [/FONT]
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Downed Power Lines
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Wires installed on utility poles carry electricity. And when wires are down, they are dangerous?electricity can still flow through them. [/FONT]
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Never assume that a downed power line is not energized, as it still could be "live."

TO REPORT A DOWNED WIRE: Contact your local energy provider. [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Their information can be found [/FONT][/FONT]here. [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]They will ask for the nearest cross street or the number of a nearby pole that has not been damaged and is away from any downed wires. The pole number can be found on the metal tag attached to the pole. [/FONT]
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The bottom line: Never go near or touch an electrical wire. Never go near or touch anything or anyone that has come in contact with an electrical wire.

 [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Stay at least 300 feet away from all downed wires--and keep others from going near them as well. Call your local energy provider or the police or fire department immediately. [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Any wire on the ground or hanging from a pole must be considered live and dangerous. Telephone and cable TV wires may be entangled with electric wires and must also be treated as live and dangerous. [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Be especially careful and try to avoid driving or parking a vehicle near downed wires. If downed wires are in the street, near the curb, or on the sidewalk, use extreme caution. Never drive over downed power lines. [/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]In the event that a wire comes down on a vehicle with passengers, stay in the vehicle until professional help arrives to safely remove you from the vehicle. [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Courier New,Courier New][FONT=Courier New,Courier New]o [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]If you MUST get out of the vehicle because of fire or other life-threatening hazards, jump clear of the vehicle so that you do not touch any part of the car and the ground at the same time. Jump as far as possible away from the vehicle with both feet landing on the ground at the same time. [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Courier New,Courier New][FONT=Courier New,Courier New]o [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Once you clear the vehicle, shuffle away, with both feet on the ground, or hop away, with both feet landing on the ground at the same time. Do not run away from the vehicle as the electricity forms rings of different voltages. Running may cause your legs to "bridge" current from a higher ring to a lower voltage ring. This could result in a shock. Get a safe distance away. [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Never use water on an electric fire, burning vehicle or wire, or extend a pole or stick that can create a path through which the electricity can travel. Our human instinct is to reach out to help, but touching an individual who has been energized also provides a path through which electricity can travel. Having two people injured instead of one means that nobody can get help. Call 911 for help immediately. [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Do not attempt to cut or remove a tree that is, or could become, entangled with power lines. Contact your local energy company for assistance and wait for a professional tree removal crew to do the job. If you think the tree is dangerous, stay in a sheltered area away from the tree. [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Do not throw objects up into power lines, as this can cause short circuits that could result in injuries. This includes items you might not consider conductive, such as ropes and strings. [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Teach children never to play around electric equipment and never to touch power lines. They could be seriously injured or killed if they touch live electrical equipment. [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Look up! Always examine your surroundings for power line locations before doing any outside work. [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman](Information was gathered from PSE&G?s website to provide these safety types http://www.pseg.com/home/index.jsp) [/FONT]
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The NJ Office of Emergency Management [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman](NJOEM) is advising that you can stay informed about emergencies and disasters that are occurring in New Jersey, and what the NJOEM is doing to help NJ residents during adverse conditions. NJOEM uses a variety of public information tools to communicate emergency information, and also information regarding weather closings, early dismissals, delayed openings, etc. [/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]On the Web [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Use credible websites to get information about natural hazards and emergency preparedness. [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The NJOEM works closely with the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center regarding storm [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]predictions and forecasts. [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/phi/ [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]www.ready.nj.gov [/FONT]
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Social Media [FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Social media and other advanced communications technologies are used by the NJOEM and by [/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]1[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]1" system or if you can opt[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]in for email updates from [/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]"Like" the NJOEM on Facebook, follow it on Twitter, or subscribe to the NJ State Police (NJSP) on Nixle Connect. [/FONT]
[/FONT]NJOEM on FB: [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]www.facebook.com/READYNEWJERSEY [/FONT]
[/FONT]NJOEM on Twitter: [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]@NJOEM2010 [/FONT]
[/FONT]NJ State Police FB Page: [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyStatePolice [/FONT]
[/FONT]NJSP on Twitter: [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]https://twitter.com/NJSP [/FONT]
[/FONT]NIXLE [FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]New Jersey residents can register to receive messages by sending a text message with their zip code to 888777 (data rates may apply depending on your plan). Online registration is also available at www.nixle.com. [/FONT]
[/FONT]NJ Alert [FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]NJ Alert is a free, voluntary and confidential emergency alerting system that allows NJ Office of Emergency Management officials to send E[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]mail or text messages to cell phones, and other email enabled devicesduring an emergency event. Sign up for NJ Alert by logging on to: www.njalert.gov. [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]CMAS [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]the Community Mobile Alert System [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]this nationwide system is now being employed by the National Weather Service to automatically transmit severe weather Warnings (but not Watches) to your cell phone. A warning means the hazard is imminent; a watch means conditions are favorable for the hazard to occur. Your cellphone must be WEA (Wireless Emergency Alert) enabled to receive these messages, so it depends on themake/model of the phone. Example: the IPhone 4 was not WEA[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]enabled, but IPads and IPods using the new AppleiOS6 are WEA[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]enabled. Also [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]nationwide [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]the wireless carriers are still building out the system, so expect greateruse in the future. There is an opt[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]out option, but we recommend that you do not opt[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]out of receiving these NWS messages. Read about WEA alerts here: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/lwx/WEA/WEA.php [/FONT]
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NOAA Weather Radio [FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service Office. NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts official WeatherService warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. NOAA WeatherRadios are typically inexpensive, easily available in stores and can often be programmed for your specific area. [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ [/FONT]
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Traditional Media [FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Continue to monitor traditional media sources [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]TV, newspapers and radio [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math][FONT=Cambria Math,Cambria Math]‐ [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]to stay informed of breaking news and continued coverage of emergency events.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]http://www.nj.gov/bpu/pdf/announcements/2012/emergency.pdf[/FONT]

 

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New Jersey


<LI class=date1>06 November 2012
Posted at 9:45 am
FOOD, FUEL, PHARMACIES, HOTELS, GROCERY STORES

The NJOEM shares this information in order to help identify ?possible? locations of fuel, food, hotel and pharmacy availability that may be open in specific geographic areas to support planning and response activities. As with all disasters, this information is subject to change without notice.

See list here:
http://readynj.posterous.com/

 

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NYC Department of Education

Crisis Response Resources - Hurricane Sandy

<!-- Ends Title Bar -->Crisis response resources that schools can use to help students and their families recover from Hurricane Sandy:

• Office of Emergency Management Disaster Mental Health Support Call Center: (347) 396-7952
• 1 (800) LIFENET: Toll-free and confidential mental health information and referral line with access to Mobile Crisis Team. Staffed by trained social workers 24 hours, 7 days per week, 365 days per year
• HITE is a free online resource directory for mental health services and other community resources. Click Social Services, then enter address for services in your neighborhood
• Helping Your Child Cope with a Traumatic Event: Guide for Parents
• Sesame Street Hurricane Toolkit - Hurricanes, storms, and other natural disasters can be difficult for young children who may not fully understand what's going on around them. These tips, activities, and videos can help them feel safe, cope with emotions, and understand that there is hope for the future.
• Hurricane Resources from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Prepare Today Cope Better Tomorrow, Stress During Disasters: A guide for reducing stress during disasters
• Coping with Disasters
• After the Hurricane: Helping Young Children Heal
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Guidance for Staff: Support students who are suffering from loss or grief
• Tips for Administrators, Counselors and Teachers
• Talking to Children about Hurricane Sandy - Guidance for Teachers
• Crisis Resources to Help Students & Families (Downloadable list of resources)

Crisis Response Tools for Schools and Networks

• Crisis Intervention Overview 2012-2013 School Year
• Crisis Response & Recovery Protocols for Networks and Schools - Includes the Networks and Schools role in preparing school communities for a crisis and Crisis Response Checklist
• Sample Notification Letter to Parents
• Sample Scripts for Students and Staff Notification
• Guidelines to Safe Room
• NYC Children?s Services, Borough Based
• Mental Health & Social Services for NYC Youth

Trauma

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Self Care for Educators
• JBFCS, Trauma and Loss Bibliography
• Helping Your Child Cope with a Traumatic Event: Guide for Parents

Resources to Help Schools Support Students and their Families

• http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ provides the support resources below which are designed specifically for children, from those promoting mental health to ensuring children stay enrolled in school even if they have evacuated to a new school.
• Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers - provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, this brochure discusses talking to preschool, early childhood, and adolescent children about the aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster.
• Helping Children Cope with Disaster - produced by FEMA and the Red Cross and provided by Federal Citizen Information Center, this fact sheet discusses a child's reaction to disaster by age.
• After the Storm: Information for Parents on How Schools Can Help After Disasters -Children do not lose their right to attend school when a disaster strikes. The National Center for Homeless Education has prepared a brochure about how to enroll in school even if you don't have any paperwork and have been displaced due to a disaster.
• The American School Counselor Association has gathered a number of resources to help you work with students during this time. Perhaps most important to keep in mind, are these tips for helping children in terms of crisis and stress:
  • Try and keep routines as normal as possible. Kids gain security from the predictability of routine, including attending school.
  • Limit exposure to television and the news. Be honest with kids and share with them as much information as they are developmentally able to handle.
  • Listen to kids' fears and concerns.
  • Reassure kids that the world is a good place to be, but sometimes bad things happen.
  • Parents and adults need to first deal with and assess their own responses to crisis and stress.
  • Rebuild and reaffirm attachments and relationships.

Bereavement and Grief Counseling

• Tips for Dealing with Grief of a Student or Staff
• Traumatic Grief Reading List - New York Life Foundation Bereavement Guide - After a Loved One Dies
• Crisis Management Institute (CMI) Activities for Processing Loss or Grief
• Relaxation Training Using Imagery for Children
• Bereavement Support: Guidance from Calvary Hospital
• Grief Counseling Resource Guide: A Field Manual. This manual has been developed as a guide for those who encounter individuals reaching to trauma related grief reactions in the course of their outreach work.
• Navigating Children's Grief
• New York Life Foundation: (FREE) Resources for Grieving Children & Families; Bereavement Camps for Grieving Children (Camp Erin services ages 6-17, Comfort Zone Camp Services ages 7-17).

Reimbursment Forms

• Fund for Public Schools: Chancellor's Bereavement Request Form
• Human Resources Administration: Burial Claims Application Process
• Reimbursement for medical expenses from NYC

http://schools.nyc.gov/Teachers/Spotlight/Crisis_Response_Resources_Sandy.htm

 

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Connecticut

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]Gasoline-powered generators release carbon monoxide (CO) which can be deadly. If your power goes out and you are using a gasoline-powered generator for energy, be sure that the generator is installed safely and far from your home. [/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]Never use your generator, charcoal or gas grills, gas lanterns or camping stoves indoors or in an enclosed area, like a garage. Gas stoves can produce carbon monoxide. DO NOT use your gas oven to heat your home. [/FONT]​

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion. If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, get outside IMMEDIATELY and dial 9-1-1 from outside of your home. [/FONT]
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• Before moving or cutting tree limbs, make sure there are no wires tangled in the limbs.
• If you have little or no experience using a chain saw, hire a licensed professional to remove tree limbs and downed trees safely from your property.
• Wear eye/face protection, foot protection, hard hat, ear protection, and chainsaw chaps.

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]After a storm, water from public water supplies and private wells may not be safe to drink. Water that is dark, has an odor, or has floating pieces should NOT be used. Listen to the news or your water company to know if your water?s safe. For more information on public drinking water systems go to www.ct.gov/dph/publicdrinkingwater.

• List of Public Drinking Water Systems Under Boil Water Advisory

Private wells that are flooded or may be contaminated should be disinfected before use. Call the DPH Environmental Health Section at (860) 509-7325 to determine if your well water is safe. For more information on how to disinfect your private well, go to www.ct.gov/dph/privatewells. ​

• In-state Approved Laboratories Certified to Test Drinking Water (pdf)​

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• <LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in">Boil at a rolling boil for one minute. Make sure water is clear of floating pieces before boiling; OR, <LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in">Add 8 drops of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of clear water or 16 drops per gallon for cloudy water. Do NOT use bleach that has perfumes or ingredients other than sodium hypochlorite as it may be toxic; OR,
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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]What To Do if There is a Boil Water Notice or Advisory (in various languages)

• Press Release: DPH Announces Boil Water Advisories in Public Drinking Water Systems (10/31/2012)
• Press Release: Health Officials Remind Residents of Health and Safety After Storm (10/30/2012)
• Press Release: Department of Public Health Reminds Residents of Food, Water, and Medication Safety (October 28, 2012)

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• DO NOT TOUCH downed electrical wires. Report it to your local utility company, police or fire department.
• Do not turn power back on until a qualified electrician has inspected the property and says it is safe to do so. Ask him/her to check wiring, appliances, and mechanical system components like, the furnace, water heater, and gas valves, to see if they can be salvaged or will need to be replaced.

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]Flooding can contaminate your well, making your water unsafe. Information on what to do if your well is contaminated.[/FONT]​

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• Flooding: Information for Homeowners About Private Wells, Sewage and Clean-Up​

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• Flood Cleanup and the Air in Your Home (pdf)
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• Real Time River Gauge Data (When prompted, click "Open." Press and hold "Ctrl" on your keyboard and click on the triangle in your area.)
• Post Flood: Key Facts About Infectious Diseases
• Press Release: DPH: Protect Yourself From Mold (10/31/2012)
• Press Release: Health Officials Remind Residents of Health and Safety After Storm (10/30/2012)
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Food Safety ​

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]Food may spoil if there is a loss of electricity. Information on what to do with food before, during, and after a storm.

• How to be Sure Your Food is Safe To Eat When the Power Goes Out
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• What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages and Floods (FDA)
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• Press Release: Health Officials Remind Food Establishments of Procedures to Safely Reopen After Storm (11/1/2012)
• Press Release: Health Officials Remind Residents of Health and Safety After Storm (10/30/2012)
• Press Release: Department of Public Health Reminds Residents of Food, Water, and Medication Safety (October 28, 2012)

Guidance for Local Health Departments Regarding Food Service Establishments

• Food Emergencies: Information for Local Health Departments

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]Infants and Breastfeeding

• Key Facts About Breastfeeding in Emergencies

Health Care Facilities

• Memo: Hurricane Sandy Advisory on Transport (October 27, 2012)
• Memo: Emergency Preparedness/Evacuation Plans (October 25, 2012)

Health Care Providers

• Memo: Vaccine Storage and Handling in an Emergency (October 26, 2012)

Hurricanes: After the Storm (English) (brochure, pdf)

• Chinese (traditional) (pdf)
• Haitian Creole (pdf)
• Polish (pdf)
• Portuguese (Brazilian) (pdf)
• Russian (pdf)
• Spanish (pdf)
• Vietnamese (pdf)

Medications[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]If you have to evacuate or leave your home, be sure to bring your medications and medical supplies with you. You should bring enough medication and medical supplies to last you for a few days. If you have a question on how to store your medication, including medication that requires refrigeration, you should contact your pharmacist. Persons who depend on medical supply deliveries and plan to temporarily stay at another address ? with a neighbor, family member or at a shelter ? should notify their medical supply providers to have their supplies delivered to the temporary location with no lapse in their care.

• FDA: Safe Drug Use After a Natural Disaster
• Diabetes Disaster Preparedness
• Press Release: Department of Public Health Reminds Residents of Food, Water, and Medication Safety (October 28, 2012)
• Press Release: Department of Consumer Protection Offers Consumer Advice in Advance of Severe Weather (October 26, 2012)

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]Private wells that are flooded or may be contaminated should be disinfected before use. Call the DPH Environmental Health Section at (860) 509-7325 to determine if your well water is safe. For more information on how to disinfect your private well, go to www.ct.gov/dph/privatewells. [/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]Information for Homeowners with Private Wells:

• Flood and Storm Water Concerns for Private Water Systems ​
• Disinfection Procedures for Private Wells​
  
  [*]Video: Well Disinfecting (Penn State University) - 3:40
• Hours of Operation for In-state Approved Laboratories Certified to Test Drinking Water (pdf) ​

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]Guidance for Local Health Departments on Private Wells:

• EHS Circular Letter 2010-19: Private Well Flooding Concerns

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]Severe rainstorms, floods, and even spring thaws can put a strain on sanitary sewers and septic systems. Large volumes of storm water and ground water entering sewage systems can flood them, causing back-ups into basements and on to private property. Blockages in sewer systems can also cause back-ups. Your health may be impacted if a sewage back-up occurs in your home. Sewage back-ups can contaminate your private drinking well water. It can also pollute surface water (lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, and reservoirs used for drinking water).

• Sewage Back-ups: Information for Residents
• Post Flood: Key Facts About Infectious Disease and Sewage Clean-Up
  [*]Press Release: Health Officials Remind Residents of Health and Safety After Storm (10/30/2012)
  [*]Press Release: DPH: Severe Flooding Could Lead to Drinking Water and Sewage Concerns (10/29/2012)

Worker Safety

• Worker Safety After A Natural Disaster
• OSHA: Keeping Workers Safe during Hurricane Sandy Cleanup and Recovery

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Geneva]Content Last Modified on 11/6/2012 7:24:34 AM[/FONT]

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Governor Cuomo Announces Insurance Disaster Hotline to Help New Yorkers with Insurance Issues from Hurricane Sandy

Hotline Will Operate 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

Albany, NY (November 12, 2012)

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Department of Financial Services disaster hotline to help New Yorkers with insurance issues from Hurricane Sandy will now be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week starting today. The hotline, at 800-339-1759, can answer insurance related storm questions and help consumers file complaints. It has been open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends since immediately after Storm Sandy.

?It is crucial for New Yorkers to receive their insurance assistance as quickly as possible to help them recover from the storm,? Governor Cuomo said. ?This hotline will make it possible for them to reach out for help at any time day or night with any storm related insurance issues.?

Benjamin M. Lawsky, Superintendent of Financial Services, said, ?People pay for insurance so it will protect them from disasters such as Storm Sandy. The Department of Financial Services is monitoring the insurers? response and will step in whenever necessary to aid homeowners.?

DFS is also sending its mobile command center to hard hit areas to help consumers with insurance questions and problems and is helping to staff disaster assistance centers in many areas hit by the storm. Callers to the hotline can also be directed to the closest disaster assistance center so they can seek in person assistance. Homeowners unable to resolve disputes with insurers can also file complaints at http://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumer/fileacomplaint.htm<HTTP: dfs.ny.gov="" consumer="" fileacomplaint.htm="">.</HTTP:>

Since the storm, Governor Cuomo has taken several measures to protect homeowners:

• The Governor announced that hurricane deductibles will not apply to any damage from Storm Sandy covered by homeowners? insurance because the Storm did not have sustained hurricane force winds when it reached New York.
• The Governor directed DFS to instruct insurers to accept homeowners? documentation, including photos and video, of losses so residents can discard debris that is necessary to remove for health and safety. Typically, insurance companies require an on-site inspection first before a claim can be processed.
• The Governor directed DFS to impose a 30-day moratorium on cancelling or terminating homeowners? and small business owners? insurance policies in storm stricken areas for any reason, including non-payment of premiums.

DFS urges homeowners who experienced property losses to file insurance claims with their insurers promptly and as soon as possible after losses occur.

Homeowners are also reminded that flood damage is only covered by flood insurance, which is a federal program administered by FEMA. Homeowners who have flood insurance and have flood damage should make claims through that insurance.

http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/11122012insurancehotline

 

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NYC

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Updated: 11/13/2012 at 11:45 AM​

Mobile medical vans staffed with primary care providers who will be able to provide medical care and distribute commonly prescribed drugs are now available at several locations in the Rockaways, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. If you have problems accessing this list, please call 311.
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</TD><TD vAlign=top>1462 Beach Channel Drive (Redfern and Beach 12th Street)

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</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Beach 41 Houses

</TD><TD vAlign=top>Beach 40th Street and Beach Channel Drive

</TD><TD vAlign=top>Queens

</TD><TD vAlign=top>10am ? 5pm

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Ocean Bay Apartments

</TD><TD vAlign=top>434 Beach 54th Street

</TD><TD vAlign=top>Queens

</TD><TD vAlign=top>10am ? 5pm

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Hammel Playground

</TD><TD vAlign=top>220 Beach 85th Street

</TD><TD vAlign=top>Queens

</TD><TD vAlign=top>10am ? 5pm

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>St. Francis de Sales

</TD><TD vAlign=top>129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd

</TD><TD vAlign=top>Queens

</TD><TD vAlign=top>10am ? 5pm

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Waldbaums Parking Lot

</TD><TD vAlign=top>112-15 Beach Channel Drive

</TD><TD vAlign=top>Queens

</TD><TD vAlign=top>10am ? 5pm

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Ambulance Community Center

</TD><TD vAlign=top>43 Seba Avenue

</TD><TD vAlign=top>Brooklyn

</TD><TD vAlign=top>9am ? 5pm

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Calvary Church (Red Hook)

</TD><TD vAlign=top>773 Hicks Street (between W. 9th and Mill Streets)

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</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>O?Dwyer Gardens

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</TD><TD vAlign=top>New Dorp Lane

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</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Christian Pentecostal Church

</TD><TD vAlign=top>900 Richmond Street

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NYC Restore helps New Yorkers in the areas most affected by Hurricane Sandy get access to important information and services to help them recover. Four NYC Restoration Centers provide the following types of assistance:
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• Temporary Housing Information
• Health and Medical Benefits

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• Business Restoration
• Counseling Services
• Financial Assistance
• Personal Records and Information

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>*NYC Rapid Repairs is a new program to send teams of contractors and City inspectors to neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Sandy to quickly repair damaged homes.

NYC Restoration Centers are open from 8 AM ? 8 PM daily

NYC Restoration Centers are located at these addresses:

Coney Island
Our Lady of Solace
2866 W. 19th St.
Brooklyn, 11224

Gravesend
SSA Building
10 Bouck Ct.
Brooklyn, 11223

Far Rockaway*
10-01 Beach 20th St.
(At Cornaga Ave.)
Queens, 11691

Staten Island
1976 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, 10306

*Note: the Far Rockaway location will not open until 2PM on 11/13

http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/dasc.html

 

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New York State Department of Health

Hurricane Sandy Preparedness and Recovery

• For further information about Hurricane Sandy, go to http://www.governor.ny.gov/.
• For important storm-related resources, go to http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oem/event/sandy/sandy-info.cfm.
• For tips on recovering from the storm, go to facebook.com/nysdoh or twitter.com/healthnygov
• Helpline for New York State Residents: 1-855-NYS-SANDY (1-855-697-7263)
• For Disaster Assistance contact FEMA at 1-800-621-3362
  • Search for open shelters by texting: SHELTER and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA). Ex: Shelter 01234 (std rates apply)

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is advising renal patients in need of dialysis to first contact their dialysis facility to schedule treatment. If the facility is unable to deliver the needed dialysis treatment, patients should call the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network Hotline at: 1-800-238-ESRD (3773) to obtain information on outpatient dialysis facilities that can provide needed treatment. This hotline is operational 24 hours/7 days a week during this recovery period.
Patients are being urged to avoid visiting an emergency department for dialysis since many emergency departments are at full capacity handling other storm-related health needs.

Hurricane Sandy: Guidelines for New York State Health Care Facilities

• Storm Guidelines for New York State Health Care Facilities

Drinking Water Advisories Following Hurricane Sandy

• Drinking Water Advisories Following Hurricane Sandy

Insurance Plan Informational Toll-Free Phone Numbers

• Insurance Plan Informational Toll-Free Phone Numbers

Pharmacies That are Open and Delivering and NYC Prescription Drug Availability FAQ

• Pharmacies That Are Open and Delivering (PDF, 83KB)
• Prescription Drug Availability FAQ (PDF, 125KB)

Mobile Medical Van Deployments

• See the NYC Web site for the latest Mobile Medical Van Deployments

If you are returning home

• Stay out of damaged buildings and return home only when authorities say it is safe.
• Beware of structural damage. Roofs and floors may be weakened and need repair. When entering a fire-damaged building, look for signs of heat or smoke.
• Check the building foundation, chimney, and surrounding land for damage.
• Turn off any outside gas lines at the meter or tank. Let the building air out to remove foul odors or escaping gas.
• Upon entering the building, use a battery-powered flashlight. Do not use an open flame as a source of light?some gas may still be trapped inside.
• When inspecting the building, wear heavy-soled rubber boots and gloves. Watch for electrical shorts and live wires before making certain the main power switch is off.
• Have electric, gas, and water connections checked before turning them back on.
• Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, or gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. Leave area immediately if you smell gas or chemical fumes.
• Take extra precautions to prevent fire. Lowered pressure in water mains may make firefighting extremely difficult.
• Take pictures of damages, keep records of all clean up and repair costs, and report to your insurance company.
• Do not throw away any damaged goods until an official inventory has been taken.

Additional Information

• Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Dangers
• Drinking Water Safety
• Food Safety Tips
• Weathering the Storm
• Mold: Preventing and Removing
• Federal & State Flooding Resources
• Helpful Publications

Disaster Recovery

• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 190KB)
• Disaster Recovery Centers (PDF, 15KB, 1pg.)

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