After the Storm: A Guide for New Yorkers

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APPLYING FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE:

• Scroll down to download and read Public Advocate Bill de Blasio's guides to assist small business owners and community residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

• In order to be eligible for disaster assistance from FEMA, you need to first complete an application form. This will take approximately 20 minutes and should be done immediately. There are 3 ways to register with FEMA: 

1) Apply online at FEMA’s website: www.DisasterAssistance.gov,
2) Use a smartphone and visit FEMA’s mobile website at m.fema.gov
3) Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) Monday through Sunday between the hours of 7am and 10pm.
 

GUIDES FROM PUBLIC ADVOCATE BILL DE BLASIO:

• Path to Recovery - Guide for Small Businesses (.pdf)
• Path to Recovery - Guide for Community Residents (.pdf)

• Getting Help with Lost Income Due to Hurricane Sandy - English (.pdf)
• Getting Help with Lost Income Due to Hurricane Sandy - Spanish (.pdf)

• Housing Assistance for New Yorkers Impacted by Hurricane Sandy (.pdf)

• Storm Tips (.pdf)