Subject: Disaster Recovery Center Open in Rensselaer County
Troy- The Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Rensselaer County Department of Social Services Administration Building, 127 Bloomingrove Dr. in the Town of North Greenbush. The DRC is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm until further notice.
Residents who have sustained damage to their home, apartment, or property are urged to seek assistance at the DRC.
Agencies represented at the DRC include:
FEMA
State Emergency Management Office (SEMO)
NYS Office of Family and Children's Services
NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
NYS DMV
NYS Homes and Community Renewal
NYS Insurance Department
NYS Department of Health
NYS Office of Mental Health
U.S. Small Business Administration
NYS Department of Labor
Social Security Administration
Salvation Army
Rensselaer County Department for Aging
Information for that location can be found by calling 518- 833-6130.
Once again residents who sustained damage to their homes, apartments, or property are strongly encouraged to register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-3362, online at www.fema.gov or by visiting the DRC where you can also register for FEMA assistance.
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is again urging all residents who sustained damage to their homes to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by registering online at www.fema.gov. All homeowners and renters who sustained property damage or loss should register. In addition to registering with FEMA residents are urged to contact their town or city to let them know of their property damage.
“It is extremely important that residents impacted by the storm register so that they don't miss out on any assistance that may become available to help them recover. FEMA is already working in Rensselaer County and we want to make sure that everyone receives all the help they are entitled to,” said Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino.
To assist residents in the clean up from the storm the American Red Cross has provided clean up kits. Each kit includes a rake, shovel, mop, broom, gloves, mask, cleaning solution, and cooler. The kits are being distributed by the County and Red Cross to the heavily damaged neighborhoods throughout the County. The kits are also available for pick up at the Averill Park High School Bus Garage located on Tremont Way in the Town of Averill Park. The kits will be available at the bus garage until 6 pm today and from 10 am to 6 pm tomorrow.
Andrew M. Cuomo | GovernorTroy- The Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Rensselaer County Department of Social Services Administration Building, 127 Bloomingrove Dr. in the Town of North Greenbush. The DRC is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm until further notice.
Residents who have sustained damage to their home, apartment, or property are urged to seek assistance at the DRC.
Agencies represented at the DRC include:
FEMA
State Emergency Management Office (SEMO)
NYS Office of Family and Children's Services
NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
NYS DMV
NYS Homes and Community Renewal
NYS Insurance Department
NYS Department of Health
NYS Office of Mental Health
U.S. Small Business Administration
NYS Department of Labor
Social Security Administration
Salvation Army
Rensselaer County Department for Aging
Information for that location can be found by calling 518- 833-6130.
Once again residents who sustained damage to their homes, apartments, or property are strongly encouraged to register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-3362, online at www.fema.gov or by visiting the DRC where you can also register for FEMA assistance.
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Update on Irene Recovery Efforts in Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is again urging all residents who sustained damage to their homes to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by registering online at www.fema.gov. All homeowners and renters who sustained property damage or loss should register. In addition to registering with FEMA residents are urged to contact their town or city to let them know of their property damage.
“It is extremely important that residents impacted by the storm register so that they don't miss out on any assistance that may become available to help them recover. FEMA is already working in Rensselaer County and we want to make sure that everyone receives all the help they are entitled to,” said Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino.
To assist residents in the clean up from the storm the American Red Cross has provided clean up kits. Each kit includes a rake, shovel, mop, broom, gloves, mask, cleaning solution, and cooler. The kits are being distributed by the County and Red Cross to the heavily damaged neighborhoods throughout the County. The kits are also available for pick up at the Averill Park High School Bus Garage located on Tremont Way in the Town of Averill Park. The kits will be available at the bus garage until 6 pm today and from 10 am to 6 pm tomorrow.
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State of New York | Executive ChamberFor Immediate Release: September 1, 2011
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES FEDERAL DISASTER AID APPROVED FOR NASSAU, WESTCHESTER AND RENSSELAER COUNTIES
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that federal disaster assistance is now available for homeowners, renters and small businesses in Nassau, Westchester and Rensselaer counties as a result of damages incurred by Hurricane Irene.
“I am pleased that FEMA is moving quickly to further assess the damages and needs of New Yorkers impacted by Hurricane Irene,” Governor Cuomo said. “I urge residents and small businesses who suffered losses to take the first step on the road to recovery by calling FEMA’s registration number – 1-800-621-3362. If you think you may be eligible you must register with FEMA and you should make that call today.”
Residents and small businesses in a total of 11 counties are now eligible to apply for the following assistance: the Individuals and Households Program, Crisis Counseling, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, USDA food coupons and distribution, USDA food commodities, Disaster Legal Services, the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Small Business Administration disaster loans.
At the Governor’s request, President Obama approved an expedited major federal disaster declaration on Wednesday. The counties currently eligible for assistance are as follows:
Individual Assistance (Assistance to individuals and households): Albany, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Nassau, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster and Westchester counties.
Public Assistance (Assistance for debris removal, emergency protective actions and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities): Albany, Bronx, Clinton, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Montgomery, Nassau, New York, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Schoharie, Suffolk, Ulster, Warren, and Westchester Counties. Direct federal assistance is authorized.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards): All counties in the State of New York are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Public Assistance (Assistance for debris removal, emergency protective actions and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities): Albany, Bronx, Clinton, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Montgomery, Nassau, New York, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Schoharie, Suffolk, Ulster, Warren, and Westchester Counties. Direct federal assistance is authorized.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards): All counties in the State of New York are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
Additional counties may be made eligible for federal assistance as ongoing damage assessments are completed.
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