In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many New Yorkers, particularly seniors and people with disabilities, are living in buildings that lack electricity and other basic amenities like running water and heat. Some live in very tall buildings and may not be able to exit because elevators are not working. They may be in need of food, water, flashlights and extra batteries, medical attention, or other services.
East Side elected officials are organizing volunteers to reach out to our neighbors, identify needs, and provide basic supplies. We will be climbing stairs and knocking on doors today, Friday, November 2nd.
If you would like to volunteer, please be prepared to walk and climb stairs in buildings with power outages. All buildings have lost power and have no lights – volunteers will be sent up in teams and may be asked to carry supplies to residents.
Volunteers should:
- wear comfortable clothing and shoes,
- bring water and snacks for your personal consumption, and
- bring any of the following if you have them: a backpack, flashlight, spare batteries, and pens.
Two volunteer options on Friday, November 2nd:
OPTION ONE
Meet at the northeast corner of 2nd Avenue and East 25th Street in Manhattan
Anytime Friday, November 2nd, 10:00am-6:00pm
On-site contacts: Anna 914-330-1103 or Nicole 202-422-8509
OPTION TWO
Meet at the Stuyvesant Town Community Center, off the First Avenue Loop, near 16th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan
Anytime Friday, November 2nd, 9:00am-6:00pm
If you can, let us know you're coming by emailing brian.ad74@gmail.com. Please provide your phone number, the time you expect to arrive and how much time you have available. Or just show up anytime during the hours above!
For more information, contact the office of Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh or Senator Liz Krueger, who are coordinating this local effort on behalf of all area elected officials, at 212-490-9535 or
brian.ad74@
We are planning to arrange additional volunteer sites throughout the weekend. We will send details as soon as they are available.