NYC Sandy victims' homes looted over Thanksgiving

Sun, 2012-11-25 16:55 — LuLu2012

Looted

One couple in Queens' storm-ravaged Breezy Point neighborhood lost a $25,000 coin collection to thieves.

NEW YORK — Some residents of a New York City neighborhood that suffered fire and flooding during Superstorm Sandy say thieves looted their damaged houses over Thanksgiving.

The New York Post reports that thieves struck at least three homes in the Breezy Point section of Queens.

New York State Creating 5,000 Temporary Jobs in Storm-Stricken Areas by Thomas Kaplan

Sun, 2012-11-25 16:46 — LuLu2012

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New York State will hire more than 5,000 unemployed residents in temporary positions to help clean up debris and distribute supplies in areas stricken by Hurricane Sandy, the Cuomo administration announced on Sunday.

The jobs will pay roughly $15 an hour and could last as long as six months. They will be available to residents in the communities that were most affected by the storm, including areas of New York City, Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley.

State officials said that hiring would be focused on young people as well as the long-term unemployed, and that the positions would be financed by a grant of nearly $28 million from the federal government. 

Rockaway Small Business Legal Relief Clinic

Sun, 2012-11-25 15:31 — LuLu2012

From Paula Z.

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

 

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