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There are 32 resources  
Hurricane and flood disaster relief information - (11)
Housing help and info for displaced New Yorkers - (3)
General information on disaster assistance - (5)
Being prepared - (5)
Food stamp replacement - (3)
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language? - (1)
More information - (3)
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  Hurricane and flood disaster relief information
 
   Returning Home After the Flood (Separate Website)
A step by step guide on what to do to ensure your safety when recovering from a flood.
By: New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
  
   
   Frequently Asked Questions (Separate Website)
Answers popular questions about what is covered and what is not covered by FEMA's disaster assistance program.
By: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   New York State Storm Relief Rebate Program (Separate Website)
If you are a resident of New York State and essential appliances or equipment were lost or damaged because of Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee, you may qualify for cash rebates by purchasing eligible ENERGY STAR® or High Efficiency appliances or equipment.
  
   
   Governor Cuomo Announces Household Appliance Grant Program for Storm Recovery: $8 Million Program Targeted to Assist Victims of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee (Separate Website)
Governor Cuomo has launched an $8 million appliance grant program for those who had property damaged as a result of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The program will help New Yorkers cover the costs of replacing vital household appliances, such as refrigerators, boilers washing machines and furnaces, damaged by the recent flooding.
  
   
   Federal Aid Programs For State Of New York Emergency (Separate Website)
Resource provides information on federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's emergency disaster declaration issued for New York.
By: FEMA

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   New York State Bar Association Providing Free Legal Help Assistance for Flood Victims (Separate Website)
Victims of devastating floods affecting 20 counties can get free legal consultation from volunteer lawyers. Attorneys will be available to answer questions about insurance, property disputes, landlord-tenant matters and general legal matters, such as replacing a missing will or other documents. Flood victims seeking legal advice should call Legal Referral and Information Services at 1-800-342-3661. Callers will be given the name and telephone number of a volunteer attorney. Callers will receive a free 30-minute consultation, either in-person or by telephone.
By: NYSBA
  
   
   Local FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (Separate Website)
Visit a local FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to meet with specialists who can provide information and answer questions about hurricane-related assistance. Walk in from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.
By: FEMA - U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  
   
   Hurricane Irene Relief Effort in New York (Separate Website)
Information on the relief efforts in New York and how you can help.
By: American Red Cross in Greater New York
  
   
   New York State Governor's Updates on Hurricane Irene Relief (Separate Website)
Get updates on disaster relief for New Yorkers from the Governor's website.
  
   
   New York EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network) Emergency Preparedness (Separate Website)
New York Extension Disaster Education Network (NY EDEN) is a collaborative educational network based at Cornell University, dedicated to educating New York residents about preventing, preparing for and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
  
   
   IRS Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Irene (Separate Website)
The Internal Revenue Service is providing tax relief to individual and business taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Irene. The tax relief postpones certain tax filing and payment deadlines to Oct. 31, 2011. Full details, including the start date for the relief in various locations and information on how to claim a disaster loss by amending a prior-year tax return, can be found in tax relief announcements for individual states on this website.
By: IRS
  
   
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  Housing help and info for displaced New Yorkers
 
   Do you need help relocating due to the storms? (Separate Website)
There are many families who are in need of long term or permanent re-location. NYHousingSearch.gov provides information to help New Yorkers find housing after being displaced by the storms.
By: LawHelp/NY
  
   
   New York State Insurance Department Disaster Relief Hotline (Separate Website)
The Department's disaster hotline at 800-339-1759, will be open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for as long as needed. Please call for Hurricane Irene Disaster related issues only.
By: New York State Department of Insurance
  
   
   Governor Cuomo Announces Immediate Steps New Yorkers Impacted by Southern Tier Flooding Should Take Regarding Property Losses, Insurance Claims and Disaster Relief: Best to Both File Insurance Claims and Seek Federal Disaster Assistance (Separate Website)
Governor Cuomo provides advice and information to New Yorkers on what to do if they suffered property damage caused by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee.
  
   
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  General information on disaster assistance
 
   DisasterAssistance.Gov (Separate Website)
Use this website to search for state and disaster relief resources and help.
  
   
   Contact FEMA (Separate Website)
Information on how to contact FEMA
By: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  
   
   Help After a Disaster This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This guide provides detailed information about each step in the disaster assistance process
By: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  
   
   Immigrant Eligibility For Disaster Assistance (Separate Website)
This resource focuses on services available in the immediate aftermath of disasters.
By: National Immigration Law Center
  
   
   Information on Other Needs Assistance (ONA) Helpline
The ONA Help line is available to answer questions about an application, change information in an application, or to obtain assistance with appealing a denial of assistance.
By: FEMA

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  Being prepared
 
   Be Ready This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Get a kit. Make a plan. Be informed
By: The American Red Cross
  
   
   Be Prepared Brochure This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Basic tips on being prepared should a disaster or emergency happen
By: New York State Emergency Management Office
  
   
   Making a Disaster Plan (Separate Website)
Tips on how to create a family disaster plan
By: The American Red Cross
  
   
   Preparedness Fast Facts Emergency-Specific Preparedness Information (Separate Website)
Get the facts you need before, during, and after a disaster or emergency situation
By: The American Red Cross
  
   
   Keeping Your Pets Safe In an Emergency This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Important Tips on Pet Safety
By: New York State Emergency Management Office
  
   
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  Food stamp replacement
 
   Food Stamp Recipients Could Be Eligible For Replacement of Food Lost as a Result of the Storm (Separate Website)
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has announced that Food Stamp recipients who lost food as a result of Hurricane Irene can obtain replacement Food Stamp benefits. Learn how you can do this.
By: NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
  
   
   What You Should Know About Replacement Food Stamp Benefits This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Important information about replacing food purchased with food stamp benefits
By: Nutrition Consortium of New York State
  
   
   REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT OF FOOD PURCHASED WITH FOOD STAMP BENEFITS This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Form used when requesting replacement of food that was purchased with food stamp benefits, and was lost because of a misfortune
By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
  
   
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  I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
 
   Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
  
   
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  More information
 
   FloodSmart.gov (Separate Website)
Since standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding, it's important to have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions.
Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help provide a means for property owners to financially protect themselves. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. FloodSmart.gov is the official web site of the NFIP.
  
   
   English/Arabic Legal Glossary This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Glossary of Sacramento

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية
  
   
   Help After a Disaster: Applicant's Guide to the Individuals & Households Program This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This guide provides information that will help you understand FEMA's disaster assistance program and explains how to apply.
By: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية , Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Greek / Ελληνικά , Haitian Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen , Hindi / हिन्दी , Italian / italiano , Japanese / 日本語
  
   
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