Many families and communities are still struggling to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Sandy. For that reason, the deadline for survivors to register for federal assistance with FEMA has been extended for 30 days. The new deadline is March 29: http://www.fema.gov/news-release/2013/01/25/deadlines-extended-fema-registration-and-transitional-sheltering-assistance

Please use the links below as a resource for information regarding disaster assistance.

Sincerely,
Edward Hennessey
Assemblymember, 3rd AD

• Disaster Assistance Available from FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/disaster-assistance-available-fema
• Disaster Survivor Assistance- how to apply: http://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance
• For Sandy-Related Insurance Claims/Questions, NYS Department of Financial Services: http://www.dfs.ny.gov/
• Public Assistance (PA)-aid to state and local governments, tribes, schools, and certain private nonprofits: http://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit
• Public Assistance-frequently asked questions: http://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-frequently-asked-questions
• If your business was impacted by Hurricane Sandy, first register with FEMA at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or 1-800-621-3362. Then apply to Small Business Administration (SBA) at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. For additional program details contact SBA at 1-800-659-2955 or www.sba.gov.
• Avoiding Scam Artists When Hiring Home Contractors: http://www.ag.ny.gov/recovering-sandy
• Search to see if Your Contractor is Licensed in Suffolk County: http://apps.suffolkcountyny.gov/Consumer%20Affairs/ContractorSearch/default.aspx
• Price Gouging: http://www.ag.ny.gov/price-gouging
• Mold in Your Home: http://www.ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/publications/Mold_in_Your_Home.pdf
• Tips for Homeowners and Tenants in Aftermath of Sandy: http://www.ag.ny.gov/tips-homeowners-and-tenants-aftermath-hurricane-sandy