Myth vs. Fact FEMA Rumors Clarified

Myth vs. Fact FEMA Rumors Clarified

Myth #1: There have been recent blog posts and social media traffic expressing that FEMA is out of bottled water.
Fact: This is false. FEMA is providing water to state partners for distribution. For New York locations and times of food and water distribution centers and daytime warming centers, visit www.nyc.gov.

Myth #2: There have been calls and posts from citizens related to the failure of the Old Bridge Township water system in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Fact: This is false. The Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority (OBMUA) has reported that the water system is stable and safe and that there are no usage restrictions currently in place.

Myth #3:  Food stamps are being given out to residents of New York and New Jersey as a part of FEMA assistance.
Fact: This is false. If you are a survivor in a declared county, you should apply for assistance online, on a mobile device, or over the phone 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), http://www.fema.gov/sandy.

Myth #4: There is a spike of traffic related to FEMA hiring cleanup crews in both New York and New Jersey.
Fact: This is false. For information on how you can volunteer in these communities please visit www.serve.gov/sandy.