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Transit Forward Coalition - Hurrican Sandy Update

Hurricane Sandy Update

Hurricane Sandy Update
Transit Forward Coalition Thanks Our City Workers For Their Hard Work and SacrificeIn the midst of the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, the Transit Forward Coalition would like to take a moment to thank our transit workers who in less than 72 hours have already partially restored our subway system. On behalf of all of us who use these services, we want to thank the Transit Workers who makes New York function. It becomes only too obvious how important these workers are when transit is not available to us. Our thanks goes out to all our brave public workers who are the first responders for our city - transit workers, police, fire fighters, rescue workers, ambulance staffers, and those who back them up in garages and offices. ### HURRICANE SANDY ASSISTANCE UPDATE

The Transit Forward Coalition has launched a service to help New Yorkers impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

If you need help or would like to volunteer to help New Yorkers, please visit our Hurricane Sandy Assistance page at http://www.transitforward.org/hurricane_sandy_assistance

To view the Hurricane Sandy Modified Subway Map, click here or visit http://www.mta.info/sites/default/files/pdf/HurricaneRecoveryMapOct312012.pdf

Special thanks to the incredible hard work of our City's transit workers to make this happen in less than 72 hours.

President Obama has declared New York City a federal disaster zone.  This means that ALL New Yorkers are eligible for FEMA support.

You can apply to FEMA for disaster assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). You may apply for this disaster assistance whether you have insurance or not.

Types of FEMA Assistance
The following list shows the types of assistance that are available through IHP and what each provides.

Temporary Housing (a place to live for a limited period of time): Money is available to rent a different place to live, or a government provided housing unit when rental properties are not available.

Repair: Money is available to homeowners to repair damage from the disaster that is not covered by insurance. The goal is to make the damaged home safe, sanitary, and functional.

Replacement: Money is available to homeowners to replace their home destroyed in the disaster that is not covered by insurance. The goal is to help the homeowner with the cost of replacing their destroyed home.

Permanent/Semi Permanent Housing Construction: Direct assistance or money for the construction of a home. This type of help occurs only in insular areas or remote locations specified by FEMA, where no other type of housing assistance is possible.

Other Needs: Money is available for necessary expenses and serious needs caused by the disaster. This includes medical, dental, funeral, personal property, transportation, moving and storage, and other expenses that are authorized by law.

Below please find the Transit Foward representatives in your borough.

Manhattan:  Yetta Kurland | 917-701-9590

Queens:  Jacques Leandre | 347-613-2315

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Bronx:  Mona Davids | 646-807-4191

Brooklyn:  Rodneyse Bichotte | 718-744-8410

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Staten Island:  Ahmed Tigani | 718-312-9105

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