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 […]
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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 […]
Schumer secures $1.5B for Ida-impacted project
After visiting Mamaroneck to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Ida and making a direct personal appeal to Office of Management and Budget, OMB, Acting Director Shalanda Young last month to urge the agency to greenlight the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Flood Risk Management Project, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck […]
FEMA opens disaster recovery centers in Westchester
On Thursday, Sept. 9, FEMA announced the opening of two disaster recovery centers in Westchester County as a result of the impact of Hurricane Ida. They are located at the Grinton I. Will Library, 500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, NY 10710 and the Mamaroneck Village Court, 169 Mount Pleasant Ave., […]