Disaster resources: Information, applications and guides on the road to recovery
By: News 12 Staff Sep 7, 2021, 5:23pm Updated on: Sep 8, 2021
As families look to pick up the pieces in the wake of Ida's devastating flooding and damages, assistance is available.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

FEMA - Ida Information:
FEMA.gov

Register for Federal Disaster Assistance:
DisasterAssistance.gov

Disaster Distress Helpline:
1-800-985-5990 
A 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. More Info at SAMHSA.gov
Tips for Filing a Flood Insurance Claim:
FEMA Fact Sheet
Tips for Flood-Damaged Car Claims:
Insure.com

Red Cross:
Shelter Finder
CDC: Flood Information:
Flood Safety - CDC
Tips for Cleaning Up After a Flood:
FloodSafety.com
Power Center:
Electric outage resources

NEW JERSEY INFORMATION:

Ida information from the State of New Jersey:
NJ.gov
Report Ida Damage in NJ:
NJ Office of Emergency Management


NEW YORK INFORMATION:

Ida information from the State of New York:
NY.gov

New York City - Ida Information:
NYC.gov - Ida

Nassau County - Report Ida damage:
Contact Nassau OEM at 516-573-9600
Westchester County - Ida Resources:
Info at WestchesterGov.com


CONNECTICUT INFORMATION: 

Gov. Lamont's Office:
CT.gov
City of Norwalk:
Flood Info

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