As we move forward and recover from the aftermath of the devastating storm that hit our state early this week, my thoughts are with the many NYCC members in Far Rockaway and coastal areas of Long Island whose community sustained tremendous amounts of damage and destruction.
NYCC is collecting donations of clothing, food and other items needed for the families of those hit hardest by the storm. See the information below on how to make a donation.
If you are still without power or suffered damage to your property during the storm, there are important contact numbers and information at the bottom of this email.
If you are in need of assistance, I hope you will reach out to NYCC, either by sending me an email or contacting your local NYCC organizer so we can connect you with available resources.
In solidarity,
Olivia Leirer
NYCC
Donation Drive for Far Rockaway and hard hit areas on Long Island:
What is needed:
-Food
-Clothes
-Blankets
-Flashlights
-Diapers
-Feminine Hygiene Products
-People with cars to drive donations to Far Rockaway
You can drop off donations at our office in Downtown Brooklyn (2-4 Nevins St. 2nd Floor between Flatbush & Livingston) between 9am-7pm Monday through Friday.
If you can volunteer to deliver donations, please click here.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
-American Red Cross of Suffolk County: 631-924-6700
-Suffolk County OEM: 631-852-4900
-Nassau County OEM : All non-emergencies should be directed to a special non-emergency hotline at 1-888-684-4274
-In NYC call 311 for non-emergencies
If you smell gas or see a downed power line, be sure to report it to your local utility by using the following phone numbers.
- Long Island Power Authority: 1-800-490-0075 (to report downed power lines or electrical emergency)
- National Grid: 1-800-490-0045 (emergency gas safety service)
- Con-Edison: 1-800-75-CONED
AID FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
If you have sustained damage to your property, disaster assistance may be available to you. To ensure your application for assistance is processed as quickly as possible, please take the following steps:
1.) FILE AN APPLICATION- Visit
http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ to submit an application.
2.) LOG YOUR APPLICATION with NYCC- After submitting your application,
click here and fill out our form to ensure NYCC has the necessary info to follow up on your application.