Hurricane Sandy - Important Information

Many families and communities are still struggling to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Sandy. Below is a list of resources to help provide temporary relief to you and your family. Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg’s office is ready to assist you with your ongoing disaster related needs.

The deadline for FEMA Aid has been extended to March 29, 2013

• 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
• 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

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:

Red Cross: 516-747-3500
Pet Safe Coalition: 516- 404 -5513
LIPA Hotline: 800-490-0075
Nassau County Non-Emergency Hotline: 888-684-4274
Small Business Administration (SBA): 800-659-2955
NYS Department of Financial Services (DFS): 800-339-1759
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): 800-621-3362
Nassau County Office of Emergency Management: 516-573-0636

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