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

Amish Country · Nov 3, 2012

In the affected areas, with so much infrastructure compromised, many water systems and water sources contaminated and other issues left in the wake of the storm Sandy I thought it might be a good idea to remind people of the range and depth of information available here at Flutrackers. Hopefully this thread and the "Personal, Family, & Professional Emergency Preparedness" information and links can be shared with those who may need them to help people recover from this natural disaster as well as prepare for ones in the future. Speaking of which it looks like there is a snow storm headed for NE US.

Many are now way too young to remember Hurricane Camille but taking into consideration last year's Halloween snow storm, Irene and Sandy it is sadly obvious that the east coast is not immune to natural disasters. Being prepared (which may mean being ready to evacuate on short notice or sheltering in place with little or no outside assistance or having a safe place to relocate to outside the area affedted by the disaster, can mean the difference between an inconvenience and disaster.

sharon sanders · Nov 3, 2012

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Basically, the infrastructure will be back when it is back. All personnel are trying to repair electricity, transportation but there is no way to rush this.

In the meantime, it is getting colder.

Consider evacuation as a viable plan from areas that do not have electricity and/or safe drinking water.

If you can not leave, or want to stay, please see below for a list of organizations that are helping.

Stay safe.

sharon sanders · Nov 3, 2012

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Fast Facts: New Jersey service delivery for tomorrow, November 3

AMERICAN RED CROSS FEEDING THOUSANDS IMPACTED
BY SUPERSTORM SANDY IN NEW JERSEY
Thousands of volunteers providing water, hot meals and snacks in hardest hit areas

Below is Planned Mass Care for South New Jersey for November 3 (subject to change)

<table border="0"><tbody><tr> <td>Fixed Feeding sites</td> <td>Time</td> <td>Address</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Atlantic CityConvention Center</td> <td>2:00 PM</td> <td>One Convention Blvd., ATLANTIC CITY NJ, 08401</td> </tr> <tr> <td>BelmarMunicipalBuilding (In Gym)</td> <td>2:00 PM</td> <td>601 Main St., Belmar, NJ07719</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Long Branch EOC</td> <td>2:00 PM</td> <td>Union & 3rd Ave, Long Branch, Nj07740</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Church of Precious Blood</td> <td>2:00 PM</td> <td>72 Riverdale Ave, Monmouth Beach, NJ07750</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Asbury ParkSeniorCenter</td> <td>TBD</td> <td>1201 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ07712</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Highlands</td> <td> </td> <td>360 Navesink Ave, Highlands, NJ</td> </tr> <tr> <td>UnionBeach</td> <td> </td> <td>650 Poole Ave, Union Beach, NJ</td></tr></tbody></table>
http://newsroom.redcross.org/2012/1...sey-service-delivery-for-tomorrow-november-3/

sharon sanders · Nov 3, 2012

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Press Release: Shelters, Warming Stations Remain Open to Residents Still Without Power

BETHLEHEM, PA (Nov. 2, 2012) ? The American Red Cross continues to operate or support four shelters and four warming centers to help people still without power.
SHELTER LOCATIONS
Berks County
? Reading High School, 801 N. 13th Street, Reading, PA ? pet friendly
Lehigh/Northampton counties
? Dieruff High School (gymnasium), 815 N. Irving Street, Allentown, PA
The shelter is pet friendly with accessibility to limited hot water for showers. Residents are asked to bring personal toiletries and towels.

Monroe County
? East Stroudsburg University, Kohler Field House, 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA (FEMA managed; supported by Red Cross)
? Pocono Mountain High School West, 180 Panther Lane, Pocono Summit, PA
WARMING STATIONS
Monroe County
? Pleasant Valley Middle School, Route 115, Brodheadsville, PA
Nov. 2 ? 4; 10 a.m. ? 6 p.m.
Meals available. Showers available; must bring own toiletries and towels.
Lackawanna County
? Dalton Fire Company, 109 South Turnpike Road, Dalton, PA; hours: noon ? 9 p.m.; meals available
? Jefferson Fire Company, 405 Cortez Road, Jefferson Township, PA; hours: noon ? 9 p.m.; meals available
? Lackawanna Trail High School, 1 Tunnel Hill Road, Factory Station, PA; hours: 7 ? 9 p.m.; meals available

http://newsroom.redcross.org/2012/1...n-to-residents-still-without-power/#more-8984

sharon sanders · Nov 3, 2012

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Warming Shelters in Tarrytown, New York

Warming Shelters

Warming shelters are located at:
Warner Library
Friday, Nov. 2, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 3, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, Nov. 4, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday, Nov. 5, 10:00 am -9:00 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 10:00 am -6:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday, Nov. 8, 10:00 am -9:00 pm
Friday, Nov. 9, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
In addition to serving as a warming shelter, the library has internet access available as well a location to charge your electronic devices. Please direct questions regarding hours to 631-7734 or if you have internet access, you can go to www.warnerlibrary.org.
Tarrytown Senior Center Every day during the restoration process from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Neighborhood House
Friday, Nov. 2, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 3, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Please call 631-0205 for additional days and hours.
Tarrytown Village Hall
Friday, Nov. 2, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Monday, Nov. 5, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 9, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Electronic devices can also be charged at Village Hall.

Overnight Shelter

Overnight sheltering is available at:
Community Opportunity Center. The COC, located at 105 Wildey Street will remain open until power is restored in the Village. The COC is also serving as a warming shelter. Should you need to contact the COC, please call 631-7340.
Theodore Young Community Center. Operated by the Town of Greenburgh and located at 32 Manhattan Avenue, White Plains (Manhattan Avenue is across from K-Mart on Route 119). The center is open 24 hours and will remain open until power is restored. The Community Center can be contacted at 989-3600.
Other important items.

If you haven’t done so already, report your outage directly to Con Edison at 1-800-75CONED (1-800-752-6633). Do not assume that Con Edison is aware that your house is without power.
Keep generators outside. Do not place generators inside of your house.
The Village has postponed Halloween trick or treating until Friday, Nov. 2<sup>nd</sup>. Parents permitting their children to trick or treat should exercise extreme caution because power lines are down throughout the Village and street lights are out in many areas. In particular, the power is out in the Crest area and this neighborhood should be avoided.
For emergencies only, call 911.
Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly.
If you are fortunate to have power, try and assist those without power.

http://tarrytown.patch.com/articles/emergency-info-from-tarrytown-mayor

sharon sanders · Nov 3, 2012

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Help in New Rochelle, New York

For a full list of emergency shelters, click here. For the United Way services and the 2-1-1 helpline click here.

Red Cross Shelter in New Rochelle: Located at Albert Leonard Middle School, 24 Gerada Ln. Cots, hot food, snacks, children's activities, recharging outlets and hot showers are available.
Hot Showers and Charging Stations: All NY Sports Clubs are offering the public a chance to take a hot shower and use the locker rooms for free.
Hot Showers and Charging Stations: The New Rochelle YMCA, located at 50 Weyman Ave., is open free to the community from noon to 10 p.m. Friday and from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday for showers and charging stations.
Charging Stations and Warming Center: The Doyle Senior Center, 94 Davis Ave. in New Rochelle, is open to Residence Park residents as a warming center and place to charge phones until 5 p.m. Friday.
Hot Showers and Sleep Shelter: The 24/7 emergency shelter in White Plains has a locker room for hot showers. Folks can stay overnight, too. Ongoing through the power outage. 32 Manhattan Ave, White Plains.
Hot Showers and Charging Stations: The JCC of Mid-Westchester is offering hot showers and use of the locker rooms, heat and charging stations to the public. 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale.
Free Coffee and Charging Stations: Greenville Community Church has power for charging devices and hot coffee. Free to the public. Friday, November 2, from 9AM-2PM. 270 Ardsley Road (near Central Ave.) From the pastor, Edward:"We are blessed to have power at the church! If you would like to stop by Friday and re-charge, please feel free to drop in, get warm and re-charge your devices while you stay and relax awhile. There is ample parking behind the building. Stop by the church office when you arrive and we'll direct you to available rooms. We'll have the coffee on also!"
Free Charging Stations: The Digital Arts Experience in White Plains is open to the community for internet, power, phone charging. 170 Hamilton Ave., Suite 100.
Free Charging Stations: Several CVS Pharmacies and Target Stores are offering free phone/laptop charging at their stores.

http://newrochelle.patch.com/articles/free-hot-showers-charging-stations-shelters-around-area

mixin · Nov 3, 2012

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I know this is linked in an early post; but so it can easily be found again, here is Google's interactive crisis map:

http://google.org/crisismap/sandy-2012

Hopefully, those with limited access have friends and family who can search for them.

sharon sanders · Nov 3, 2012

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mixin said:
I know this is linked in an early post; but so it can easily be found again, here is Google's interactive crisis map:

http://google.org/crisismap/sandy-2012

Hopefully, those with limited access have friends and family who can search for them.

Thanks Mixin. We offer this map as a public service but we have not verified any of this information.

sharon sanders · Nov 3, 2012

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On Staten Island, New York

FEMA established a Disaster Recovery Center at Miller Field, New Dorp, on Friday, with another set for the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto in Pleasant Plains on Saturday.

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The Red Cross, meanwhile, established a kitchen at the Bricktown Centre shopping complex at 2900 Veterans Rd. West in Charleston that will have the capacity to prepare 10,000 meals per day for distribution across the Island. It's set to be up and running Saturday, and is being run in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention.
In addition, four trailers with 120,000 meals were sent to the same location on Friday.

Ms. McGovern also said the Red Cross has 16 of its emergency response vehicles and more than 15 box trucks and other vehicles on the Island, which will go door-to-door through Huguenot, Tottenville, Midland Beach and New Dorp bringing information, water, meals, snacks and cleanup supplies.

http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/federal_officials_and_red_cros.html

Amish Country · Nov 3, 2012

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Need Help? Want to help? NJ resources make a difference

By David Chmiel/NJ.com
on November 01, 2012 at 11:53 AM, updated November 02, 2012 at 6:01 PM

The article at the link below contains a very comprehensive list of links for services in the State of New Jersey. - AC

These resources include:
- Federal Aid
- State Aid
- Local Aid: Power Outages/Insurance Companies/County Information/
- Find: Shelters/Ice/Charging Stations
- Charities & Relief Organizations
- Transportation
- Addiction & Emotional Support
- Where to Vote
- Volunteer
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/nj_residents_have_many_options.html

sharon sanders · Nov 3, 2012

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Salvation Army

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Food drops throughout the Greater New York area. Times may vary but disbursement normally start around 11am-1pm.

<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="650"><colgroup><col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 8667; width: 178pt;" width="237"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 14811; width: 304pt;" width="405"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 5522; width: 113pt;" width="151"> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt; width: 178pt;" height="20" width="237">Site Location Name</td> <td style="width: 304pt;" width="405">Address</td> <td style="width: 113pt;" width="151">Borough</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Vladic Playground</td> <td>Tenth Ave between Ave C and Ave D</td> <td>LES, Manhattan</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Hamilton Fish</td> <td>Pitt and East Houston</td> <td>LES, Manhattan</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Smith Playground</td> <td>Catherine Street between Cherry and Monroe</td> <td>LES, Manhattan</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Redfern Houses Playground</td> <td>1462 Beach Channel Drive
(Redfern and Beach 12th Street)</td> <td>Rockaway, Queens</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Hammel Playground</td> <td>220 Beach 85th Street
(84th and Rockaway Beach Blvd)</td> <td>Rockaway, Queens</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Grand Street Settlement
Houses</td> <td>413 Grand Street</td> <td>Manhattan</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Parking Lot</td> <td>Corner of Mill Road and New Dorp Lane</td> <td>Staten Island</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Red Hook East and West</td> <td>Red Hook Coffey Park, 85 Richards</td> <td>Red Hook, Brooklyn</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> Confucius Plaza/Beekman
Gold Pearl
</td> <td>Confucius Plaza on Division Street</td> <td>Manhattan</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Conch Playground</td> <td>51st and Rockaway Beach Blvd
(near Ocean Bay and Beach 41st)</td> <td>Rockaway, Queens</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Parking Lot</td> <td>Father Capodanno & Hunter Ave</td> <td>Staten Island </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Surf Ave Playground</td> <td>West 25th and Surve Ave</td> <td>Coney Island, Brooklyn</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20"> <td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">Chelsea Park</td> <td>27th between Ninth and 10th Ave</td> <td>Chelsea, Manhattan</td></tr></tbody></table>

http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/gnyd

Pathfinder · Nov 3, 2012

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West Virginia

Shelters Updated: 11-2-12 @ 7:00 p.m.

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http://www.governor.wv.gov/pages/shelters.aspx

Pathfinder · Nov 3, 2012

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</HEADER><SECTION class=secondary-section><HEADER class=secondary-header>Find Open Shelters

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If you are in immediate need of shelter during a disaster, please use the map below to locate your nearest options, or contact your local Red Cross chapter.

Search for open American Red Cross shelters by address, city, state, and/or zip code.

Information is updated every 30 minutes from the National Shelter System.

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http://www.redcross.org/find-help/shelter

Pathfinder · Nov 3, 2012

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FEMA
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For Disaster Survivors

Registering for Assistance: survivors in declared counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut can register for assistance. Learn more: information and FAQs before you apply for assistance.
Shelters: for those who are unable to return home, states, tribes, localities and the Red Cross continue to operate emergency shelters along the East Coast.
- Download the Red Cross Hurricane app, visit the Red Cross web site, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or check local media outlets.
- Download the FEMA smartphone app.
- To search for shelters via text message, text: SHELTER and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA). For example: Shelter 01234 (Standard rates apply).
Recovery Tips: ensuring your safety and coping with disasters

http://www.fema.gov/sandy

Amish Country · Nov 3, 2012

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TODAY
The after math of Sandy
Cleaning up and prepareing for the next disaster
Link to video:
http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/49672736#49672736

Pathfinder · Nov 4, 2012

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New York

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Updated: 11/4/2012 at 1:10 PM

Bus pickups are available 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday. Please check back for additional updates.
MANHATTAN
WARM SHELTER
George Washington High School, 549 Audubon Avenue between Fort George Avenue and West 193rd Street
BUS PICKUP
Seward Park High School, 350 Grand Street between Ludlow and Essex Streets
QUEENS
WARM SHELTER
Hillcrest High School, 160-05 Hillcrest Avenue between 160th and 161st Streets
BUS PICKUP
Waldbaum's, 112-15 Beach Channel Drive near Wainwright Court and Beach 116th Street
Fort Tilden Park at Beach Channel Boulevard
BROOKLYN
WARM SHELTER
John Jay High School, 237 Seventh Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets
BUS PICKUP
MCU Park Parking Lot, 1904 Surf Avenue at West 17th Street
STATEN ISLAND
WARM SHELTER
Tottenville High School, 100 Luten Avenue between Deisius and Billiou Streets
BUS PICK UP
Miller Field, 600 New Dorp Lane at Weed Avenue
Mount Loretto, 6581 Hylan Boulevard at Sharrotts Road

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Pathfinder · Nov 4, 2012

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New York City

In Our Schools Today

School Relocation Information

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Use this tool to get information about your school for next week. For information on District 75 schools, please see the lists below in Schools that will be closed for students on Monday and Schools to be temporarily relocated.
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Note: the information on this page was updated at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 4.

While the vast majority of students across the city will report to their home schools on Monday morning, November 5, there will be schools that will be relocated temporarily in other buildings because of significant damage to their home building, some that have no power, and others that are still serving as shelter sites.

Schools that will be closed for students on Monday

Here is a list of schools that will be closed on Monday for students. Teachers, please check the list or the search tool at the top of this page to learn about reporting for Monday. (list in pdf format)

Schools to be temporarily relocated

Some schools will be relocated temporarily in other buildings because of significant damage to their home building. See this list for details. (list in pdf format)

In some instances impacted schools are being sited across several schools, i.e., Kindergarten through grade 2 at one receiving school, grades 3-5 at another.
Students in these schools will not attend class on Monday, November 5 or Tuesday, November 6 (Election Day), but will attend class at their new temporary location on Wednesday, November 7.
We are working with our busing companies to provide transportation for eligible students. We will provide updates early in the week.

Schools without power

As of 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, some schools do not have power restored. Neither students nor staff should report to school on Monday, November 5. This page will be updated as further information is available about when students and staff can report to school.

Schools serving as shelter sites

Schools that will continue to host a shelter site on Monday, November 5 are not yet open for students. Students in these schools will not attend class on Monday, November 5 or Tuesday, November 6 (Election Day), but will return to school on Wednesday, November 7.
Staff should report to school on Monday, November 5, at their regular start time.

Transportation for Staff and Students

While every effort will be made to meet limited-time travel mandates, traffic jams and long rides are likely. Due to temporary arrangements resulting from Hurricane Sandy, please be aware of the following considerations for students with specialized transportation needs:

There may be limited availability of mandated support staff such as paraprofessionals, attendants, and nurses
Direct communications with buses will be limited
It is possible that mandated medical equipment will be unavailable on some routes
Schools should advise parents to expect extended call-hold times for OPT and customer service
In cases where streets are impassable, pick-up locations may be changed
High school students will receive free MetroCards so they can travel to their new school locations.

Principals should refer families with transportation issues to the OPT hotline: 718-392-8855

Student Registration Procedures for Evacuees

Students who have been displaced from their permanent residence can attend school near their temporary residence:

Elementary and middle school students can enroll at the zoned school for their new temporary residence. To find the zoned school for an address, visit schools.nyc.gov or call 311. If there is no zoned school for an address, you should visit an enrollment office. To find the enrollment office nearest you, visit schools.nyc.gov or call 311.
All displaced high school students should visit an enrollment office if they would like to enroll at a high school that is closer to their new residence.
Displaced students do not need to provide any documents in order to enroll.

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Cancellations and/or rescheduled events

This will be updated as more information becomes available.

October 29 - November 2 Joint Public Hearings Postponed

The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) scheduled for this Saturday, November 3, has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 17. Accommodations will be made for students with conflicts.
High school interviews, assessments and auditions scheduled for November 3-4 are canceled and will be rescheduled. LaGuardia High School auditions scheduled for November 3-4 will be rescheduled for November 10-11. Reminder: The SHSAT exam scheduled for Sunday, October 28, has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 18. Accommodations will be made for students with conflicts.
Frank Sinatra School auditions for this weekend for Queens students Saturday A-M and Sunday N-Z are rescheduled to November 10 + 11.
Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) has rescheduled Saturday auditions for November 10 (drama and vocal), and November 11 (musical theater and dance) for residents of Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx. Note location change: Dance auditions will be held at PPAS at 328 West 48 Street.
The SAT administration scheduled for this weekend (Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4), has been cancelled in public schools in the five boroughs of New York City. A makeup date has been scheduled for New York City public schools on Saturday, November 17 for the November 3 test-takers, and Sunday, November 18 for those test-takers who were scheduled to test on Sunday, November 4. Students can also go online and change their test date to a regularly scheduled December administration date.
GED examination scheduled for this weekend are canceled.
All Adult and Continuing Education (OACE) classes scheduled for Saturday are canceled.
All-City and Salute to Music programs scheduled for Saturday are canceled.
Due to the conditions created by Hurricane Sandy, some state-approved private preschool programs may not be open on Monday, November 5. If we have been unable to reach your child's pre-K provider to confirm they have power and are prepared to welcome back students, we are considering those programs effectively closed for Monday, November 5. A list of the programs that will not be open on Monday will be available on our web site later tonight. Friday and over the weekend, we will also make attempts to contact you using the phone information we have on file. Please contact your Committee on Pre-school Special Education (CPSE) administrator for more information, contact information is available here.

http://schools.nyc.gov/Home/InOurSchoolsToday/2012-2013/cancellations

Pathfinder · Nov 5, 2012

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STATEN ISLAND BOROUGH HALL
10 RICHMOND TERRACE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301

DONATE MONEY TO HELP STATEN ISLAND

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation has established an account earmarked solely for Staten Island hurricane relief.

Those who wish to donate may visit tunneltotowers.org

www.tunneltotowers.org
Click on ?Hurricane Sandy? then choose the amount of your donation as well as select ?Staten Island? as the location you wish your money to benefit.

You may also send a personal check made out to the
T2T Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund, with ?Staten Island?
in the memo field, to :

T2T Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306
Read the press release

IF YOU NEED DISASTER ASSISTANCE

...

Call The FEMA Hotline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), but please be aware that they are experiencing heavy call volumes. FEMA is currently on the Island, and has established mobile DRCs (disaster relief centers) in Tottenville at Mt. Loretto, and at Miller Field in New Dorp, from 8:30 am-8 pm every day.
When registering for disaster assistance, you are advised to have with you:
-Your social security number

-Proof of insurance, including:

home insurance
flood insurance
car insurance
or renters insurance, if any,

including the name of your insurance company and your policy number
-An immediate contact number where you can be reached, such as your cell phone if it is usable, or the phone number of the place where you are staying
-Photos of your damaged property
-Any and all receipts from purchases you have made in response to storm damage
-Any other documentation you think will be helpful to FEMA officals when processing your claim--FEMA advises that it is better to have more documentation than less

YOU CAN APPLY FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE ONLINE THROUGH FEMA AT: www.DisasterAssistance.gov

More helpful links:
FEMA and SBA Disaster Relief Procedures
U.S. Small Business Admin: Disaster Loan Fact Sheet
Disaster Loan Info. for Home Owners, Renters, Businesses of All Sizes

The NYS Attorney General has provided the following links:
Price Gauging
Tips for Property Owners
For more info from the NYS Attorney General,
call 1-800-771-7755 or visit www.ag.ny.gov
HOW YOU CAN HELP

DONATING SUPPLIES:
Non-perishable canned food in large (size 10) cans, bread, and fresh produce can be dropped off to:
The Red Cross Kitchen (Veterans Rd. West in the Home Depot/Target shopping center parking lot)

The most needed items for donation right now are cleaning supplies, garbage bags, and volunteers willing to serve in "cleaning teams" at damaged homes. Some other much needed items include:

Heavy Duty Brooms & Rakes
Work & Latex Gloves
Face Masks
Tarps
Plastic Storage Bins with Tops
Large Nylon Bags
Battery-Operated Lanterns
Packing Supplies
Bleach
Plastic tables, plastic chairs and plastic sheeting are needed as residents attempt to sort out and salvage water-soaked personal possessions.
These items may be dropped off to responders at:

Mt. Loretto (6581 Hylan Blvd.)
Miller Field (the entrance at Mill Rd. & New Dorp Ln.)

BENEFIT DINNER FOR STATEN ISLAND:
The Hilton Garden Inn will be holding a SI Hurricane Relief Benefit Dinner in Nicotra's Ballroom on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 7:30PM. More info on the benefit dinner.

PARK CLEAN-UP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
The NYC Parks Department is organizing cleanups on a day to day basis through New York City. To find out how you can volunteer at these cleanups, including opportunities in Staten Island parks, please visit:
www.nycgovparks.org

HELP FOR STATEN ISLAND RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES

"A Guide to Disaster Assistance and Relief Funding: How to Navigate the Disaster Assistance Process" compliments of U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided instructions on how to clean up your office after a hurricane, such as how to remove drywall, clean surfaces, etc.
Click here to read the guide

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given tips on recovering from a hurricane at: http://www.epa.gov/hurricanes/#recover_hurricane

The New York Daily News has published a very helpful guide on how to file a hurricane-related insurance claim. Click here to read the full article.

The New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYC EDC) has released a "Disaster Prep and Recovery" Guide and Powerpoint.
Click here to read the guide.
Click here to view the Powerpoint slides.

FEMA: Business owners can fill out an online questionnaire to see which types of assistance they qualify for, and fill out an online application by visiting: http://www.disasterassistance.gov, or by web enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers are available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) Monday through Sunday until further notice. Applicants registering for aid should be prepared to provide basic information about themselves (name, permanent address, phone number), insurance coverage and any other information to help substantiate losses.

PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE

Staten Island Economic Development Corp.
If you have any questions about the type of relief available for your business, please call our office at 718-477-1400, we will help you navigate through the assistance available and put you in touch with the right people. If we can help directly, we will absolutely do so. Several of our SIEDC members are also willing to offer assistance, and many have already spent hours volunteering to help those in need.
Small Business Development Center
To make an appointment to come right in and talk to someone about your business, and the help you may need you can contact Dean Balsamini at the Staten Island Small Business Development Center, located at the College of Staten Island (SISBDC) at 718-982-2560.
For any business in need of emergency assistance:
The SBS Business Outreach Team and Emergency Response Unit's Large Scale Response Team will be deployed shortly to help all impacted small businesses. This team is currently on-call for any storm-related business inquiries and is closely coordinating with the NYC Office of Emergency Management. Please click this link, to contact an NYC Business Solutions Account Manager or call 311 and ask for NYC Business Solutions.
If you need to reach someone at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), please call their help hotline at 1-800-659-2955.

http://www.statenislandusa.com/

sharon sanders · Nov 5, 2012

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As recovery efforts continue, we have consolidated Hurricane Sandy public shelters. Please see the current list of shelters below. If you have problems accessing this list, please call 311.
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/hurricane_shelters.html

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Pathfinder · Nov 6, 2012

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

1st District Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard

Media Advisory
Date: Nov. 05, 2012
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Contact: Headquarters Public Affairs
Office: (202) 372-4630

Coast Guard provides hotline for missing, damaged vessels following Hurricane Sandy
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NEW YORK ? Coast Guard Sector New York urges boat owners to contact the sector command center at 718-354-4120 to inquire or to provide information on any missing or derelict boats since Hurricane Sandy made landfall.

The Coast Guard will not salvage vessels but will work with boat owners to locate their vessel or provide information for commercial salvage.

http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007...ing-damaged-vessels-following-Hurricane-Sandy

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