Homeowners and renters with uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from Hurricane Ida now have until Tuesday, Jan. 4, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. In order to apply, residents must have been affected by the Sept. 1-3 storm and live in the Bronx, Brooklyn (Kings County), Queens, Staten […]
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Hurricane Ida FEMA assistance deadline nears
Residents of the Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties who had damage or losses as a direct result of Hurricane Ida have until Monday, Dec. 6, to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance. Here are answers to your top five frequently asked questions: Q: Do […]
Mobile FEMA Disaster Recovery centers open in Westchester
Mobile Disaster Recovery centers will be in Westchester County Oct. 19-30, moving to different locations every three days to help survivors of Hurricane Ida apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Survivors may visit the mobile units and meet in person with FEMA staff and representatives of other federal and state agencies. […]
FEMA warns of disaster-related scams after Ida
After a disaster, scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals often attempt to take advantage of disaster survivors. FEMA is urging residents to watch for and report any suspicious activity. Common post-disaster fraud practices include: • Fake offers of state or federal aid: Federal and state workers do not solicit […]
FEMA provides flood recovery updates
FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Westchester County at the Mamaroneck Library, 136 Prospect Ave. Mamaroneck, New York 10543. The hours are: Monday, Wednesday, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and on Sunday from […]