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20Nov

Donation Centers for Sandy Victims

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Distribution centers in the Rockaways are mostly self-started by local groups (churches, libraries) or individuals and do not have management or administration.
There will be a volunteer at GSS to let you know which distribution center in the Rockaways most urgently needs the supplies you pick up.
Note that most distribution and volunteer centers close around 4pm because operations are impossible after dark without electricity.
We suggest you make your way home before sunset as well.
You can also see an updated list of distribution centers and their needs here: http://596acres.org/news/rockaway-current-needs/
DONATION CENTERS CURRENTLY IN NEED OF GOODS
Address Google Map Closing Time Contact Phone Needs
321 Beach 57th st. off of Arverne Blvd. http://goo.gl/maps/2b81h www.RYTF.org from RYTF: Tomorrow, (Saturday) at 1pm, we will be doing our FINAL push to get out Water, Food & Clothes to Residents.
Rockaway Beach Surf Club
302 beach 87th Street		 http://goo.gl/maps/VzXpa blankets; boots for men & women; clean undies; no other clothes
goggles; masks (N95 Particulate Filtering Faceplate Respirator is best for this cleanup and is affordable)
crow bars; wrecking bars
laundry detergent; toilet paper; spray bleach; big sponges; clorox wipes; deodorant; paper towels; toothbrushes & paste
juice
International School 53
1045 Nameoke St.		 http://goo.gl/maps/9GTFh FLASHLIGHTS & BLANKETS
St. Mary’s
1920 New Haven Avenue
God’s Pentacostal
1836 Cornaga at Beach 19th		 http://goo.gl/maps/RvSiH 100′ extension cords
St Gertrude’s http://goo.gl/maps/NpZzU socks; blankets; rubber boots; baby coats
no other clothes
batteries; flashlights; shopping bags; candles; extension cords for generators
diapers; sanitary napkins; toiletries; food; baby milk; baby bottles
Beach Channel Drive & Beach 38th
Veggie Island http://goo.gl/maps/MxxVX
Beach 96th Street & Rockaway Blvd.
Ocean Village Community Room
Beach 57th and Rockaway Beach Blvd.
8000 Shorefront Parkway
Beach 81st Street
102-00 Shorefront Parkway
Beach 81st Street
7600 Shorefront Parkway
Beach 81st Street.
Seagirt & B 25th Street http://goo.gl/maps/pxDjy flashlights with batteries, D batteries, other batteries, baby wipes and diapers, cleaning supplies, mops and bleach, prepared food, warm socks, warm blankets, hats and anything that makes light or heat without needing power (as of 11/4)

02Nov

Community Service Society put together a list of resources and list of which PA/job centers are closed, etc

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Community Service Society put together a list of resources and list of which PA/job centers are closed, etc.
I attached the document, but pasted it below
New York State Hurricane Sandy Helpline: 1-888-769-7243

Traveling in NYC
The MTA has provided a map of accessible subway lines in NYC:http://www.mta.info/sites/default/files/pdf/HurricaneRecoveryMapOct312012.pdf

NYC Food and Water Distribution Locations

Federal Disaster Assistance
Anyone affected by Sandy (homeowners, renters, and businesses) can apply for federal disaster assistance. Register athttp://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or by calling FEMA at 800-621-3362 (FEMA). Have the following information ready before you call:
 Address of affected property
 Insurance information
 Social Security number

Cash Assistance
The following Job Centers are closed:
 Human Resources Administration (HRA) Headquarters – 180 Water Street
 Brooklyn: Coney Island Job Center – 3030-3050 West 21st Street
 Staten Island: Richmond Job Center – 201-209 Bay Street
 Queens Rockaway: Rockaway Job Center – 219 Beach 59th Street
Check website for updates: http://otda.ny.gov/

Fair Hearings
Fair Hearings scheduled at 14 Boerum Place, Brooklyn, for October 29, October 30, October 31, November 1, or November 2, will be rescheduled.
Check website for updates: http://www.otda.ny.gov/oah/

Food Stamps
(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP))
Current SNAP recipient households that have lost food purchased with SNAP benefits due to the disaster or household misfortune are entitled to a replacement issuance of benefits provided that:
 The household reports the loss within 10 days of the date of the disaster/misfortune;
(In past disasters the state was granted a waiver to extend the 10 day requirement as with Hurricane Irene, seehttp://otda.ny.gov/policy/gis/2011/11DC018.pdf, it is expected that the state will receive the same waiver but there is nothing official yet.)
and
 The household returns a signed and completed form LDSS-2291 “Request for Replacement of Food Purchased with Food Stamp Benefits,” (http://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/2291.pdf) within 10 days of the date of the reported loss. (If the 10th day falls on a weekend or holiday, a statement received the day after the weekend or holiday is acceptable.) Note: HRA has a special fax line for replacement FS/SNAP requests, for SNAP recipients who lost food due to Hurricane Sandy: 917-693-1111. HRA has asked that requesters include their address, SSN and contact phone number on the form.
It usually is not necessary for households requesting replacement of SNAP benefits due to food loss to provide additional documentation of the disaster or a list of food items lost. The written attestation on the LDSS-2291 regarding the loss to the household and the cost of the items lost usually is sufficient documentation for authorizing the replacement of SNAP benefits to eligible households.
If a household is not eligible for SNAP benefits, the household can obtain financial assistance via an Emergency Assistance Grant at the local Job Center.

Medicaid
Because of Hurricane Sandy, Fee for Service Medicaid is implementing the following processes until the State of Emergency has ended. The State of Emergency will be determined by the Local District and the State.
1. During the State of Emergency, Fee for Service Medicaid will relax prior authorization requirements for the provision of urgent services.
2. Providers will not be required to request authorization to treat enrolled beneficiaries for the provision of urgent services and will be reimbursed accordingly.
3. In the event that telecommunication failures prevent access to the Medicaid Eligibility Verification System, the Medicaid ID card will suffice as eligibility verification. If access to the eMedNY system prevents real time claim adjudication, pharmacies should dispense emergency supplies as necessary.
Questions should be referred to the CSC Call Center at 800-343-9000.
Social Security
List of social security office that are closed or are delayed opening.

Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Claimant Extension Date
The Department of Labor will extend the date of certification of unemployment benefits for individuals impacted by Hurricane Sandy from November 3, 2012 to November 10, 2012. These individuals will need to call 1-888-209-8124 and speak to an agent to receive benefits for the prior week. If you are unable to access a phone to obtain benefits, individuals can visit any of the agency’s career centers.

02Nov

Team Come Up Disaster Relief fund!

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Team Come Up is collecting supplies and taking donations for our fellow New Yorkers that need help.

We are using all of our resources to help the people of Southern Queens and Brooklyn

What it looks like people need most are blankets, candles, flashlights, batteries, water, food, socks, towels, printer paper, baby items: diapers etc., pet food, Propane grill or camping style oven, Plates, cups, forks, bowls, spoons, etc, blankets, jackets, gloves, hats, anything to keep folks warm, cleaning supplies – buckets, squeegies, mops, bleach, masks, gloves for cleaning, socks, water, tarps, garbage bags

Other needs are boots, electric stove, gas stove, satellite phones, big paper, tape, markers, pens, paper, notepads, generators, pumps, camping tables, gasoline, gasoline containers, percolator, fire extinguishers, walkie talkies, i9 tablets, and a projector/illuminator

If you like to make any donations to our relief fund please donate here