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A disaster is an occurrence disrupting the normal conditions of existence and causing a level of suffering that exceeds the capacity of adjustment of the affected community. Some examples are nor’easters, severe storms with flooding, and power outages. Learn how to prepare and what resources are at your disposal: Find a Safe […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[151,8,22,182,25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-114653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-child-safety","category-childhood-safety","category-environmental-health","category-home-emergencies","category-safety-home-emergencies-disasters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/newyorkcity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/newyorkcity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/newyorkcity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/newyorkcity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/newyorkcity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=114653"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/newyorkcity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":119371,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/newyorkcity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114653\/revisions\/119371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/newyorkcity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=114653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/newyorkcity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=114653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/newyorkcity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=114653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nLearn how to prepare and what resources are at your disposal:<\/strong>
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\nFind a Safe Place to Go<\/strong>
\nVisit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)<\/a><\/strong> to talk with someone in person for guidance or information. To find a center near you, use the DRC Locator<\/a><\/strong> or text DRC and your ZIP code to 43362. Example:<\/em> DRC 10029.
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\nDisaster Relief Resources and Temporary Sheltering Assistance<\/strong>
\n\u25ba You can apply online<\/a><\/strong> or with the FEMA App<\/a><\/strong> to manage your disaster application. Your Social Security Number (SSN) is required.
\n\u25ba If you are eligible for Transitional Sheltering Assistance, FEMA will pay the cost to stay in certain lodging providers for a limited period. Costs covered are for the cost of the room and taxes, and any other expenses are not included. Search the list of participating locations<\/a><\/strong> to see if they have availability in the area you have selected.
\n\u25ba Find open shelters<\/a><\/strong> with the American Red Cross Greater NYC<\/a><\/strong>
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\nDisaster Unemployment Assistance<\/strong>
\nDUA is a federal program that provides payments to people in a federally declared disaster area<\/a><\/strong> who have lost work or income as a direct result of the disaster. You must first file for regular Unemployment Insurance<\/a><\/strong> by calling the NYS Department of Labor at 888-209-8124.
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\nHelp with Expenses After a Disaster<\/strong>
\nYou can apply to the NYC Human Resources Administration<\/a><\/strong> for a one-time emergency grant, also called the “One Shot Deal.” Call (718) 557-1399<\/strong> for more information.
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\nCoping with Stress Related to Disasters<\/strong>
\nThe NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene<\/strong><\/a> helps New Yorkers. Contact NYC Well at 888-692-9355<\/strong> for counseling and resources.
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\nInformation Resources<\/strong>
\n\u25ba Preparedness Actions Education<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u25ba NYC Emergency Management Office<\/a> 311 (212-639-9675 for Video Relay Service, or TTY: 212-504-4115) <\/strong>
\n\u25ba Notify NYC App<\/a> <\/strong>
\n\u25ba Know Your Zone (Hurricanes)<\/a><\/strong>
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\nUpdated on October 24th, 2024.<\/em>
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