Far Rockaway cough via Myfoxny.com

Sun, 2012-11-25 14:52 — LuLu2012
MYFOXNY.COM - A bad cough is going around Far Rockaway, Queens. It is just one example of the post-storm health problems resident of hard-hit areas are exposed to in the aftermath. http://www.myfoxny.com/story/20101981/far-rockaway-cough Brett Scudder, a community activist, says he has come across many people who have a cough and migraine headaches. Dr. Manny Alvarez of Fox News says migraines and respiratory problems could be signs of toxic exposure. The city's Department of Health says recent testing shows outdoor air quality is good. But officials warn about indoor air quality. Airborne toxins could come from mold in a flooded basement. We saw mold covering the walls of one basement. Health officials warn people to wear gloves and masks when cleaning out the debris. Both my photographer and I started getting dizzy; we were down in the basement for just a few minutes. Volunteers with Heart to Heart, a mobile medical unit in Far Rockaway, say respiratory illness has been the second biggest problem with people who have come in for help, right behind high blood pressure from stress. Read more: http://www.myfoxny.com/story/20101981/far-rockaway-cough#ixzz2DGXnXfme

NYC Severe Weather Assistance via NYC.gov

Sun, 2012-11-25 11:59 — LuLu2012

severe weatherNYC Continues Recovery From Sandy
 

The City is working to help New Yorkers recover from Sandy.
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As Hurricane Sandy recovery continues, the large scale evacuation shelters have closed. If your home has been damaged due to the storm and you need shelter or relocation assistance, please visit one of the NYC Restoration Centers.Learn more.

Warming centers are open for residents needing relief from cold temperatures.
Go to the list of daytime warming shelters 

New York auto dealers offer wide range of car replacement deals to get Hurricane Sandy victims rolling again via DailyNews

Sun, 2012-11-25 11:49 — LuLu2012

auto deals

Local dealers say at least this is one headache that people can get rid of painlessly.

Rental Assistance for Homeless Veterans via HUD.gov

Sun, 2012-11-25 11:24 — LuLu2012

If you know of any veteran who has become homeless due to Sandy, let them know about this program:

http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=%2Fprogram_offices%2Fpublic_indian_housing%2Fprograms%2Fhcv%2Fvash

Food Trucks Schedule for Sunday, 11/25

Sat, 2012-11-24 21:36 — LuLu2012

food truck

Breezy Point Homeowners Hit With Buildings Violations For Sandy Damage

Sat, 2012-11-24 21:24 — LuLu2012

violation ticket

QUEENS — The city’s Department of Buildings has slapped violations on homeowners of condemned homes in Breezy Point that were destroyed during Hurricane Sandy, DNAinfo.com New York has learned.

Dozens of already shell-shocked homeowners trying to deal with the aftermath of the storm found tickets nailed to their crushed homes this week.

Disaster Management for Grassroots Leaders via WorldCares.org

Sat, 2012-11-24 10:58 — LuLu2012

Use the following link to view the presentation:

http://my.brainshark.com/World-Cares-Centers-Disaster-Management-for-Grassroots-Leaders-633011764

Disaster Volunteer Briefing via WorldCares.org

Sat, 2012-11-24 10:57 — LuLu2012

to view "World Cares Center's Disaster Volunteer Briefing" by lorloff on myBrainshark.
 
Click below to view this presentation: If you can't view the image above, copy and paste this URL into your browser: 
 
http://my.brainshark.com/World-Cares-Centers-Disaster-Volunteer-Briefing-612005374?intk=5390849 

Hypothermia

Fri, 2012-11-23 23:49 — Albert Gomez

 

Major Flood Damage and Mold: How to Make Repairs Safely and Effectively

Fri, 2012-11-23 23:33 — Albert Gomez

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/ehs/major-flood-damage-mold.pdf

 

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE Thomas Farley, MD, MPH

Commissioner

Cleaning  Up  After  a  Flood:  Using  the  Right  Dust  Mask

Fri, 2012-11-23 22:44 — Albert Gomez

Cleaning  Up  After  a  Flood:  Using  the  Right  Dust  Mask   Do  I  need  a  dust  mask  when  cleaning  up  and  removing  debris?  

When  working  with  dust,  such  as  removing  and  cutting  wallboard/sheetrock  and  other   building  materials,  sweeping  up  debris  or  removing  mold mask,  especially poor  or  no  ventilation  or  the  work   creates  very  fine  dust.    

You are Covered for Hurricanes, not Floods via NY Daily News

Fri, 2012-11-23 17:42 — LuLu2012

Sandy Victims

Thousands of families still struggling in the aftermath of Sandy are learning that some insurance companies don’t seem to think the storm was a hurricane.

Alex Savoie’s broker told her that her family’s Rockaways home was covered for hurricanes, so when Sandy trashed the place, she assumed she’d be okay.

To Savoie’s surprise, the insurer said she wasn’t covered because the damage was caused by a flood — not a hurricane. Because she doesn’t have flood insurance, she’s out of luck.

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