NEW YORK – The Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the request of the State of New York, has approved a 30-day extension for survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. The new registration deadline for Hurricane Sandy survivors in New York is Feb. 27. FEMA also approved a 14-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASSEMBLYWOMAN ELLEN JAFFEE Hurricane Sandy left many Rockland individuals and families struggling to rebuild. The deadline to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance for Hurricane Sandy victims is January 28. FEMA disaster assistance is financial or direct assistance to individuals and families whose property has been damaged or destroyed as […]
Those Seeking “Sandy” Assistance Can Still Receive Help By Phone FEMA has announced that it will no longer be stationing representatives at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona to assist residents. Residents can may still apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). In addition to individual assistance grants from FEMA, the […]
BY LISA FARBSTEIN From the Office of Public Affairs, Transportation Security Administration Five weeks ago, 745 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees put their lives on hold, packed their suitcases, kissed their families goodbye and headed to New York-without their uniforms. These TSA employees, representing more than 200 airports from across the nation, saw a need […]
Press Release from Eliot Engel’s Office Congressman Eliot Engel announced last week, that $20 million in federal funds were awarded to New York State for emergency repairs of roads damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Rep. Engel said, “Sandy caused heavy damage in lower New York State and these funds, from the Federal Highway Administration, are for […]
FEMA Press Release New York State and federal officials remind those affected by Hurricane Sandy that they have less than 30 days to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for possible federal disaster assistance. Applications must be received by Monday, Dec. 31, to be considered for disaster assistance from FEMA and the U.S. […]