Jamaica Hill Community Association

FEMA assistance in NYC

CALL FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA

All residents and business owners affected by the Aug. 8 flooding should CALL FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA to register their claim. Applications can also be taken online, at www.fema.gov but calling is best. Operators are available from 8a.m. to 9 p.m. Details on the application process and what to have handy when you call are available a www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm

DISASTER ASSISTANCE SERVICE CENTER

FEMA and the City are also setting up a DISASTER ASSISTANCE SERVICE CENTER to offer help with applications and additional services. FEMA, the Small Business Administration, the NY Insurance Department, along with charity and other organizations will be on hand to help. We will also have TRANSLATION services (Arabic, Spanish, Chinese) available there.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE SERVICE CENTER
137-77 Northern Blvd., Flushing

(Transportation: No. 7 train to Main Street/Flushing, LIRR to Flushing Station; Buses Q13,Q14,Q16, Q20A, Q20B, Q28, Q44 Q25, Q34. There is also a municipal parking lot nearby)

HOURS: Opening Wednesday Sept. 5th at 1 p.m.
Monday - Saturday 11a.m. to 7 p.m. (for approximately 2 weeks.)

Assemblyman Lancman's office (718) 820-0241

FEMA assistance can include relief for temporary housing expenses, repairs and low-interest loans. You can apply for the grant online or you can obtain the necessary forms by contacting Assemblyman Lancman's office at (718) 820-0241

Posted by gabriele on 09/11/2007
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