Hurricane Sandy
The entire federal family continues to lean forward to support the states, tribes and communities in their ongoing response efforts as they work to save lives. We also continue to work with the entire emergency management team, including with our state, tribal and local partners, the voluntary and faith-based community, the private sector, and we continue to encourage the public to be safe andlisten to the direction of their state, tribal and local officials.
We understand that those who are anxious to return home following the storm, but we are asking for everyone to be patient and to wait for directions from their tribal and local officials. There may be hazards that prevent you from being able to return home such as downed power lines, road closures, roads or bridges that are impassable, and traffic lights not working.
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Learn more about the disaster process, FEMA's disaster aid programs, and FEMA's whole community approach to emergency management.
For Disaster Survivors
- Registering for Assistance: survivors in declared counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut can register for assistance. Learn more: information and FAQs before you apply for assistance.
- Shelters: for those who are unable to return home, states, tribes, localities and the Red Cross continue to operate emergency shelters along the East Coast.
- Download the Red Cross Hurricane app, visit the Red Cross web site, call 1-800-RED CROSS ( 1-800-733-2767), or check local media outlets.
- Download the FEMA smartphone app.
- To search for shelters via text message, text: SHELTER and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA). For example: Shelter 01234 (Standard rates apply).
- Recovery Tips: ensuring your safety and coping with disasters
State and Local Websites
For Those Who Want to Help
FEMA is working with the Corporation for National and Community Service (Serve.gov), the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), and other national, state, tribal, and local partners to support the Hurricane Response and Recovery effort. For more information on how you can help those affected by Hurricane Sandy:
Rumor Control
There is a lot of misinformation circulating on social networks. Check here for an on-going list of rumors and their true or false status.
Blog, Social Media & Mobile
Interactive Maps
For Press/Media
(Note: Regarding social media sites and interactive maps, FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.)
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