December 4, 2012
Recovery Resources for Hurricane Sandy Victims
Updated 12/4/12
Island Harvest Cedar Creek Feeding Site
Meals, water, and comfort kits are distributed daily at Cedar Creek Park on Merrick Road, East of Wantagh Avenue in Seaford. Lunch is served from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and Dinner is served from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers:
FEMA urges everyone in Nassau County who has suffered losses from Hurricane Sandy, regardless of the extent, to register for assistance. There are currently seven Disaster Recovery Centers open in the county. DRCs are locations where disaster survivors can go for information about FEMA or other disaster assistance programs, or for questions related to your case.
Services offered by DRCs can include:
Guidance regarding disaster recovery
Clarification of any written correspondence received
Housing Assistance and Rental Resource information
Answers to questions, resolution to problems and referrals to agencies that may provide further assistance
Status of applications being processed by FEMA
SBA program information if there is a SBA Representative at the Disaster Recovery Center site
Register by calling 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585. If you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362.
Operators are multilingual and calls are answered seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT.
You also can register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by smart phone or tablet at m.fema.gov.
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INSURANCE RESOURCE CENTER:
The New York State Department of Financial Services is available at Cedar Creek Park daily from 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. to offer residents advice on how to file an insurance claim for property damage from Hurricane Sandy. Representatives will also be present from several of the nation’s largest insurance companies, including: Allstate, Metlife, New York Life, Travelers, USAA and more.
SHELTER LOCATION
Nassau Community College, Building P, is open for residents seeking shelter. This facility was opened by County Executive Mangano in partnership with the Red Cross.
FEMA POD LOCATIONS
FEMA’s Points of Distribution (PODs) are located throughout the north and south shores of Nassau County. Locations include:
South Shore:
East Rockaway: Fire Department, 5 Main St (10am-4pm)
Freeport: Recreation Center, located at the intersection of Main & Mill
Island Park: Heggerty School, 100 Radcliffe Road. (9am – 4pm)
Lawrence: Five Towns Community Center, 270 Lawrence Ave
Long Beach: 85 E. Park Ave. (9am-3pm)
Massapequa: Marjorie R. Post Community Park, 451 Unqua Rd. (10am-2pm)
Oceanside: Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center, 15 Neil Ct.
SHOWER FACILITIES
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has opened the following locations for residents to take a free shower:
Aquatic Center |
Cantiague Park |
Cedar Creek |
Mitchel Athletic Complex |
WARMING CENTERS
Nassau County Warming Centers include:
Franklin Square |
Freeport |
Freeport |
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CONTACT NUMBERS:
LIPA: 1-800-490-0075/631-755-6900
National Grid: 1-800-490-0045 (Gas Leaks)/1-800-930-5003 (Service)
Nassau County Non-Emergency Hotline: 1-888-684-4274
Consumer Affairs Price Gouging Hotline: 516-571-2449
FEMA Disaster Assistance Hotline: 1-800-621-3362
NYS Hotline for Insurance Issues: 1-800-339-1759
Nassau Chapter of American Red Cross: 516-747-3500
