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New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085)
In Brooklyn, survivors can speak with FEMA representatives face-to-face about disaster assistance at a new Disaster Recovery Center:
Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club
3076 Emmons Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Normal operational hours for the Disaster Recovery Center are:
8 am to 6 pm, seven days a week until further notice
Changes for three of the Disaster Recovery Centers in Brooklyn and Queens begin January 3. For all the detatils check out the latest update.
Learn more about Disaster Recovery Centers & find their locations
- WE’RE HIRING for a variety of positions to work on recovery efforts. Qualified candidates who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Visit newyork.us.jobs and enter FEMA in the keyword search to see the full list of positions.
- FEMA, at the request of the state of New York, has approved a four-week extension to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program. FEMA will call applicants eligible for the extension to notify them of the extended four-week period and the checkout date of January 12, 2013.
- Make sure FEMA has your current contact information if you have applied for disaster assistance. After registering, FEMA will reach out to you to set up housing inspections and mail determination letters, so updating your phone number and mailing address as needed is key to ensure that your recovery is not delayed.
- Don’t wait to settle with your insurance company before applying for a Small Business Administration disaster loan. Your insurance policy may not cover all replacement, repair and rebuilding costs; a disaster loan is available to cover the difference.
- Visit our Rumor Control page for a list of identified rumors and help us combat misinformation
- Learn more about filing a flood insurance claim
- Visit fema.gov/sandy for FEMA's overall Hurricane Sandy information.
Updates
Three of the Disaster Recovery Centers will change hours. Beginning Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013:
Arverne by the Sea
68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Two months after Sandy, there are many examples of the strong recovery effort in New York, with organizations working hard in their community and collaborating with government agencies to assist st
The Rebuilding Safer and Stronger outreach continues at four new locations. FEMA advisors will be available at Home Depot and Lowe’s stores at the following new locations:
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