Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today released a comprehensive list of resources available for victims of Hurricane Sandy. LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAILY.
FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers:
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are a readily accessible mobile office where applicants may go to receive guidance regarding disaster recovery, clarification of any written correspondence received, Housing Assistance and Rental Resource information, resolutions to problems and referrals to agencies that may provide further assistance, status of applications being processed by FEMA, as well as U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) program information.
Nassau Community College 1 Eductaion Drive Garden City, New York |
Recreation Center and Ice Arena 700 Magnolia Blvd Long Beach, New York |
Island Park Village Hall 127 Long Beach Road Island Park, New York |
New Cassel Community Center 141 Garden Street Westbury, New York |
Cedar Creek Merrick Road, East of Wantagh Avenue Seaford, New York |
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
RED CROSS FOOD DISTRIBUTION
The Red Cross has opened a number of meal distribution centers Nassau County. Locations are open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Meals, water, and comfort kits will be distributed at the following locations.
FEMA POD LOCATIONS
FEMA’s Points of Distribution (PODs) are located throughout the north and south shores of Nassau County. Locations include:
Bellmore: Newbridge Road Park, 2600 South Newbridge Road
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.
Woodbury:Syosset Woodbury Community Park, 7800 Jericho Turnpike (10am-2pm)
SHOWER FACILITIES
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has opened the following locations for residents to take a free shower:
WARMING CENTERS
Nassau County Warming Centers include:
CONTACT NUMBERS: