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On Friday
(9/10), the Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4615) was federally
declared a major disaster.
This declaration releases Public Assistance, Individual
Assistance and the
Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Loans.
To expedite the process for those applying
for assistance, FEMA opened an office in Michael J. Tully Park
in New Hyde Park to help local applicants for assistance.
Officials recommend that anyone applying
for assistance from FEMA first call the FEMA Call Center
at 1-800-621-3362 to obtain a case number. Applicants for
assistance will be asked to provide
a general list of damages and losses, insurance information, a
current cell phone number and address
and a Social Security number. Anyone who was displaced as a
result of the storm may be
eligible for funds for housing assistance, home repairs,
replacement of personal property,
legal services, unemployment assistance and crisis counseling.
After speaking with the FEMA Call Center,
applicants can then visit the FEMA office in Michael J. Tully
Park,
New Hyde Park, at 1801 Evergreen Ave.Applicants visiting the FEMA New Hyde Park office
should bring with them a form of ID, the FEMA Call Center case
number, and any
additional documents requested by the FEMA Call Center
representative.
The FEMA office in New Hyde Park will be open from 8 a.m. to 7
p.m. daily.
For
more information, visit www.disasterassistance.gov or call the
FEMA call center at 1-800-621-3362.
If your business was impacted, you can now apply to the Small
Business Administration’s Disaster Loans
by going to
disasterloanassistance.sba.gov
or by calling (800) 659-2955.
Disaster Loans helpto
repair or replace disaster-damaged property, as well as help
businesses
meet their ordinary and necessary financial
obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the
disaster.
Nassau County Veterans may call the
Nassau Veterans Agency
to schedule an appointment
516-572-6565
Vaccine Finder
(has information on local pharmacies that are vaccinating)
call the Town of North Hempstead 311 call center:
Occasionally the Town hosts a random "Pop-Up" vaccination site
Call 311 or 869-6311 for more info
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COVID-19 IS STILL A RISK
Nassau County Coronavirus Call Center
516-227-9570
Nassau County Senior Citizen Coronavirus Hotline
516-227-9590
*Practice social distancing
*Wear a mask in public if you are unable to maintain social
distancing
*Wash hands regularly
*Avoid touching your face
*Avoid large social gatherings and events
*Report any observed social gatherings exceeding 50 individuals
to: Nassau County Police: 911
Nassau County Fire Marshal: reopensafe@nassaucountyny.gov
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While vehicle
thefts are not common in Thomaston, the Nassau County Police
Departments want to remind everyone that 98% of stolen vehicles
occur due to the operator leaving the FOB/key in the car.
To prevent items from being stolen
from cars and vehicles thefts:
Always remove your FOB/keys
from your vehicle when you are not operating it
Never leave a spare
FOB/key in the vehicle
Ensure your vehicle is locked
at all times and close all windows
Never leave your vehicle
running and unattended
Park your car in the garage if
possible, especially at night
Park you vehicle in a well-lit
and highly visible area
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
NYS launches COVID Alert NY app, the official New York Exposure
Notification System.
This free smartphone app is anonymous and will allow you to use
your phone in the fight against COVID-19.
It is part of the state's effort to contain the spread and keep
New Yorkers informed.
Those with the app on their phone will receive an alert
if they have come into contact with someone who has tested
positive.
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