Gov. Cuomo says City faces 'massive housing problem' after Sandy - Find Warming Shelters plus links to many resources here

Is that not why one gets house insurance? And is the insurance company not responsible for housing them until they complete the repairs? Well, mine is anyway.

Reeling From the Storm and Facing a New Danger: the Cold

With many residents left homeless after the devastation from last week’s storm, New York-area officials began focusing on Sunday on another weather-related factor that might make the problems even worse: colder weather that is moving into the region.

In New York, 30,000 to 40,000 people, mainly residents of public housing, will have to find new homes, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said at a news conference with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Sunday. Mr. Bloomberg compared it to the situation after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

“I don’t know that anybody has ever taken this number of people and found housing for them overnight,” the mayor said.

Many residents in New Jersey, on Long Island and in Connecticut face a similar problem.“This is going to be a massive, massive housing problem,” Mr. Cuomo said.

Temperatures throughout the region fell early Sunday into the 30s, and the National Weather Service issued a freeze watch on Sunday for parts of New Jersey, including the coast, where many residents remained without heat. Officials have urged them to head to shelters.

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[link to www.nytimes.com]

Elderly face special challenges coping with impacts of Superstorm Sandy

Health care officials, social workers and volunteers are paying close attention to the elderly after the superstorm.

...with temperatures now dropping into the 30s at night, the elderly remain a vulnerable population.

Read more:

[link to www.foxnews.com]

With the drop in temperatures this weekend, the City is providing warming center in the five boroughs for a place to get out of the cold. Please see times and locations below.

[link to www.nyc.gov]

Food, Blanket, and Water Distribution Locations in New York

Additional sites will be added as information becomes available.

Check here:

[link to www.nyc.gov]

Most of the people I know back in NY are having to take relatives in. So many have lost their homes. My sister (in Gerritsen Beach) is still without electricity and lost her car and basement (furnace, air-con, etc.) so will not have heat for a while.

Is this not glaringly OBVIOUS?

I wonder just how long it took him to come to this conclusion?

Wouldn't it be apparent even before the storm hits?

Good grief!

You know, this might should be in a thread of it's own. Someone who needs it might see it better?

Someone might have a laptop and internet but not heat.

I can't imagine what that must be like. The worst hardship I've had after a storm is no power for two days. It wasn't too bad as it happened in warmer weather. I did lose a whole refrigerator of food as I had just done my shopping the same day it happened.

We lived in Florida during the time of Hurricane Andrew--we evacuated, but Andrew ended up hitting the cities below us.

The devastation this storm left is hard to read about, especially in regards to the hardships people will be facing with the upcoming cold weather.

I would hope many nearby will open their homes, churches, whatever--to help until electricity is restored.

Of course, I will pray along with many others, for your sister and family, and all those who need help in finding a solution, quick.

5* and pin request. Needs to be pinned so that those in need may see it.

Those seeking federal disaster assistance are urged to start here

[link to www.disasterassistance.gov]

This figures out to be $1,128 per applicant. I think the FEMA paperwork would cost at least that per applicant!!

Our insurance will pay us so much a month to find other housing until our house is put back together. I wonder if these people have the brains to even contact their insurance company.

Subway Restorations Continue, Enhanced Rail Service Planned For Monday

Additional subway service is operating on several additional lines today, and Monday morning service on both the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad will offer close to regularly scheduled service as possible as the MTA rail and subway network continues to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy.

Check for more info here:

[link to www.mta.info]

Click here for Subway Recovery Map:

[link to alert.mta.info]

gov cuomo is another worthless goverment official asshole.
all am saying.

Death toll in U.S. rises to 113 from Hurricane Sandy: 2.7 million, across 15 states, still without power

Posted on November 4, 2012

November 4, 2012 – NEW YORK – Life was returning to normal in parts of New York and New Jersey, five days after Hurricane Sandy hit, but other areas were dark and isolated, authorities said. About 2.7 million customers in 15 states and the District of Columbia were without power Saturday, with at least some facing perhaps another week before it is restored, CNN reported. The U.S. death toll from Hurricane Sandy rose Saturday, reaching 113, the Los Angeles Times reported, up from 97 Friday. The newspaper said 48 of the deaths were in New York, followed by New Jersey with 24, Pennsylvania 14, Maryland 11, West Virginia seven and Connecticut four, North Carolina two, Virginia two and New Hampshire one. Residents of many beach towns on the South Shore of Long Island were waiting for power to be restored, and even for some sign someone was in charge, The New York Times reported. Vikki Quinn’s house in Long Beach was flooded and her possessions were piled in the yard. “I just keep waiting for someone with a megaphone and a car to just tell us what to do,” she told the Times. “I’m lost.” President Barack Obama convened a meeting of top emergency officials in Washington, with Govs. Chris Christie of New Jersey, Andrew Cuomo of New York and Dannel Malloy of Connecticut joining by telephone. White House deputy press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters members of the Cabinet reported on their meetings with local officials, first responders and citizens, and the president spoke individually during the meeting with the governors and local officials, asking whether there are “additional federal resources that could be brought to bear to meet some of the needs in their communities.” Earnest said the president also got a briefing from the National Weather Service on a storm forecast to reach the U.S. Northeast Wednesday. Forecasters said the system could come with high winds, substantial rainfall and perhaps cooler temperatures. Lights were back on Saturday in most of Manhattan. Subway trains began running between Manhattan and the Long Island boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens for the first time since the storm flooded the tunnels under the East River, the Times said. Cuomo said about 60 percent of those in New York who lost power had it back by Saturday. On Long Island, however, more than half of the 1.2 million homes and businesses affected by the storm were still in the dark. “We are getting through it,” Cuomo said at a news briefing. “The worst is behind us.” Gas remained in short supply. Cuomo said 8 million gallons had been delivered, with 28 million more expected from commercial sources and 12 million from the Defense Department. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and other top officials were to visit some of the worst-hit areas. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Friday announced the opening of the first of several disaster assistance service centers that will provide information about applying for emergency social and economic benefits. All of the centers will be operated by the city’s Human Resources Administration in cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and will be open seven days a week. As of Friday afternoon, more than 98,000 people in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut had registered for federal assistance and more than $40 million in aid has been approved, a statement by the Federal Emergency Management Agency said. New York City inspectors are posting color-coded placards on buildings and homes to warn people not to enter some buildings. –Equities [link to theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com]

Hurricane Sandy Pet Rescue Hotlines

New York City hotline: 347-573-1561

New Jersey hotline: 1-855-407-HSUS

The HSUS Helps Dogs, Cats, Pet Owners after Hurricane Sandy

For more helpful links and info, check here:

[link to www.humanesociety.org]

Warming and Feeding Centers Open in Huntington Area


William J. Brosnan School
Northport-East Northport School District
158 Laurel Ave
Northport
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday and Monday
Charging Center

American Legion Hall
7 Woodside Ave
Northport
9 am - 3pm Sunday

Central Presbyterian Church
240 Main Street, Huntington
Open: Monday to Sunday: 10 a.m. – 3p.m.
Providing: Sandwiches, charging stations and internet access

Temple Beth El
660 Park Avenue, Huntington
Open: Sundays – 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Providing: Warming area, water and charging stations

Check for more here:

[link to scoem.suffolkcountyny.gov]

Red Cross offering meals at centers in Nassau, Suffolk

Check for locations here:

[link to www.news12.com]

This has Agenda 21 written all over this created hurricane.

As of 11/2/2012, here is a list of open supermarket throughout Suffolk County.

[link to scoem.suffolkcountyny.gov]

I hope Bloomberg has some relatives that need a place to stay. I wonder how long that will last before they wear out their welcome. lol! Why don't y'all fire that asshole and run him out of town?

3 mJoe Bastardi‏@BigJoeBastardi

No power, no heat, gales and cold along with threat of flooding is dangerous situation. That simple

5 mJoe Bastardi‏@BigJoeBastardi

That map is very similar to yesterdays which was similar to Fridays.There should be no excuse for people prone to flooding o be left behind

6 mJoe Bastardi‏@BigJoeBastardi

This mornings issuance Tweeted numerous times Fri/Sat advocating gvt agencies getting people ready. We will see [link to twitter.com]

TOWN BY TOWN: The latest post-Sandy resources, news

Here are the latest Sandy-related updates today from Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties.

Check for info here:

[link to www.lohud.com]

List of some bus pickup locations that will take you to warming shelter:

Bus pickups are available 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday. Please check back for additional updates.

[link to www.nyc.gov]

Those that do choose to remain in their homes without heat should:

Find a warm place to spend go several times a day. New York City has opened warming centers.

Cover all bare skin. Wear loose layers for warmth, wear gloves and a hat indoors.

Drink warm liquids throughout the day, but avoid excessive caffeine. (that would be a hard one for me to do.)

Never use a gas stove or range, or a portable gas heater to heat your home. They emit carbon monoxide and can kill.

People should watch for signs of hypothermia and if they occur, seek a warm place and medical attention. Early signs of hypothermia include:

Confusion or sleepiness, slowed or slurred speech

Uncontrollable shivering or stiffness in the arms and legs

Poor control over body movements and slow reaction

If you suspect someone is suffering from excessive cold, take their body temperature. If it is below 96 degrees, call 911 immediately.

Lower Manhattan Update – 11-4-12
The Downtown Alliance is producing a twice a day email to provide you with all of the updates that could affect your home or office in Lower Manhattan with information from various agencies including New York City, New York State, MTA, Port Authority, Con Ed and more.

Check here:

[link to blog.downtownny.com]

Last Edited by KoFFee_ on 11/04/2012 02:56 PM

hard to believe there really was fukin idiots ran gas generators inside garages, and can u believe it reports of in homes,

how some died.

Financially, use Sandy as a warning

As I sit watching the second half of Hurricane Sandy pass by with rain and high winds, I am without power like most and remember all week the weather people saying that this could be "the perfect storm" and cause all sorts of mayhem.

Like most, I quietly prepared but hoped that this would be the usual over-cautious mood and that this would be a nonevent. As I write this there are reports that almost all of Monroe County is without power, the NYC subway system could be closed for up to a week and the only tunnel opened in New York is the Lincoln Tunnel. The rest are flooded. Parts of the boardwalk in New Jersey and Delaware have been destroyed also. Many have even lost their lives in this tragic storm.

Those who prepared for this storm by purchasing water, batteries and food will undoubtedly fare better during and after the storm. Those who listened to local authorities and evacuated low lying areas may have saved their lives. Anyone who went the extra mile and got a generator will see their own lives virtually unaffected while many suffer through a lack of electric power and food.

Let this storm be a lesson.

Many of the smartest economic experts have been predicting a "perfect storm" in our financial markets for some time.

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Many of the smartest economic experts have been predicting a "perfect storm" in our financial markets for some time.