_Sandy could cost WTC site billions in damages_
(http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article...
t=ga&cad=CAEQAhgAIAAoATACOAJAl-DAhAVIAVAAWABiAmVu&cd=pYjXx9TZL5o&usg=AFQjCN E
MNEwpTjuJoWmITetPUZk7jmVr0w)
Cuomo assesses damage of WTC site
_NY1 Exclusive: Cuomo Views Secured WTC Site Before Sandy Strikes_
(http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stori...
exclusive--cuomo-views-secured-wtc-site-before-sandy-strikes&ct=ga&cad=CAEQ A
hgAIAAoATAAOABAl-DAhAVIAVAAWABiAmVu&cd=pYjXx9TZL5o&usg=AFQjCNH49Zxr4eolEwqm O
s9IH9PHOSTpFg)
Downtown towers assess damage
===============================
Given the severe flooding many communities have experienced, individuals
are encouraged to visit
_FloodSmart.gov_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
zMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3 J
vdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdm F
yaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&103&&&http://citizencorps.gov/cc/goodbye.do?url=http://w
ww.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/) for _important tools, tips and guidance_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
xMDMwLjExNjA3NjgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYX R
hYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJn V
zZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&& &
104&&&http://citizencorps.gov/cc/goodbye.do?url=http://www.floodsmart.gov/fl
oodsmart/pages/preparation_recovery/after_a_flood.jsp) for recovery after
a flood. FloodSmart is the official Website of the _National Flood
Insurance Program_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
YwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpb k
Bhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0Z U
lkPSYmJg==&&&105&&&http://citizencorps.gov/cc/goodbye.do?url=http://www.floo
dsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/about/nfip_overview.jsp) . Since standard
homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding, it's important to have protection
from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and
other conditions that impact the U.S. To learn more about _floods_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
LjExNjA3NjgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmF z
ZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJ p
ZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&106& &
&http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/flood_facts.jsp) , _flood
insurance_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
LjExNjA3NjgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmF zZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2w
uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPS Y
mJg==&&&107&&&http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/faqs.jsp) or _how
to file a claim_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
zMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3 J
vdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdm F
yaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&108&&&http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/prepara
tion_recovery/file_your_claim.jsp) , visit _Floodsmart.gov_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
NjgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTE w
MDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWt v
cm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&109&&&http:/ /
www.floodsmart.gov) today.
Power Outages
Power utility providers are in the process of restoring power – which is
expected to take several days in some areas. Tips to remember during a
power outage:
* If using a portable generator during a power outage, it should
always be operated outside, away from doors and windows to avoid dangerous
carbon monoxide.
* Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to
prevent food spoilage.
* Avoid plugging emergency generators into electric outlets or
hooking them directly to your home's electrical system - they can feed
electricity back into the power lines, putting you and line workers in danger.
* When the power comes back on, wait a few minutes before turning on
major appliances, to help eliminate problems that could occur if there's a
sharp increase in demand. If you think electric power has been restored to
your area but your home is still without power, call your local power
company.
Disaster Assistance
As we continue to keep you informed about our response and support
efforts, we want to ensure you know how to apply for federal assistance:
1. Register online at _www.disasterassistance.gov_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2Vy a
WFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2lu Q
GFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&110&&&http://www.disas
terassistance.gov) .
2. Register through a web-enabled mobile device at _m.fema.gov_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
NjA3NjgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWl k
PTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1 h
bWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&111&&&ht t
p://m.fema.gov/) .
3. Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and
speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m.
to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
In addition to these three ways to apply, you can also visit a _disaster
recovery center in their area_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
VTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYW l
saWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dH J
hPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&112&&&http://www.fema.gov/drclocator) and
search for disaster recovery centers on their smartphone.
The American Red Cross has also mobilized hundreds of its disaster
workers, readying shelters and coordinating efforts with community partners in
affected states. To find an open Red Cross shelter, download the Red Cross
_Hurricane app_ (http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&
enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTIxMDMwLjExNjA3NjgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELU JVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4x
MTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGt p
bkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF 0
ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&113&&&http://citizencorps.gov/cc/goodbye.do?url=http://www.re
dcross.org/mobile-apps/hurricane-app) or visit
_www.redcross.org/find-help/shelter_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
wNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbk B
hb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZU l
kPSYmJg==&&&114&&&http://www.redcross.org/find-help/shelter) .
You may also search for shelters through FEMA by texting SHELTER and a
Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA). Before you go to a shelter, always check with
your local emergency management agency for availability & services.
Volunteer or Donate
After disaster strikes, many around the country want to offer their
support in whatever way they can, so we will continue to get the word out about
_where you can volunteer or donate_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
JELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5J m
VtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9J m
V4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&115&&&http://www.fema.gov/blog/2011-05-
02/donating-or-volunteering-help-disaster-survivors) to help disaster
survivors. Be wary of scam artists that show up after a disaster as well, and
_be familiar with these tips_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
TC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWl s
aWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJ h
PU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&116&&&http://www.fema.gov/blog/2011-05-03/how
-avoid-and-report-scam-artists-after-disaster) .
Key Efforts
Along with its federal partners, FEMA is working closely with state, local
and tribal governments on response efforts and is concurrently beginning
recovery operations to support those affected individuals and communities.
Additionally:
* FEMA Incident Management Assistance Teams and liaison officers
have been deployed to affected states along the East Coast.
* FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers have positioned material and
other critical infrastructure assets throughout the area.
* FEMA has also moved 600,000 liters of water and more than 495,000
meals to strategic points around the northeast and mid-Atlantic states,
where they can be distributed by state and local officials.
Useful links
Sharing information using social media tools is also a good way for
residents to stay informed.
* On your computer: _http://www.ready.gov/_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2Vya W
FsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQ G
FvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&117&&&http://www.ready.
gov/) and _http://www.listo.gov/_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
FJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5 J
mVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9 J
mV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&118&&&http://www.listo.gov/) .
* On your phone: The FEMA mobile site (_http://m.fema.gov/_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
ExNjA3NjgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZ W
lkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZ D
1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==
&&&111&&&http://m.fema.gov/) ), smartphone app (_www.fema.gov/smartphone-app_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
LjExNjA3NjgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmF z
ZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJ p
ZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&119& &
&http://www.fema.gov/smartphone-app) ), and text messages
(_www.fema.gov/text-messages_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
MTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGt p
bkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF 0
ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&120&&&http://www.fema.gov/text-messages) ) also provide
regular updates.
* On Twitter: _www.twitter.com/fema_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
D1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2 O
Tc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5j b
20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&121&&&http://www.twitter.com/f
ema)
* On Facebook: _www.facebook.com/fema_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
pZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPT E
2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC 5
jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&122&&&http://www.facebook.co
m/fema)
* Other sites: _www.fema.gov/blog_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OT c
2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb2 0
mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&123&&&http://www.fema.gov/blog)
and _www.youtube.com/fema_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
VTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYW l
saWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dH J
hPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&124&&&http://www.youtube.com/fema)
Community preparedness tools and resources
* Community Preparedness Toolkit:
_http://www.citizencorps.gov/getstarted/toolkit/kitindex.shtm_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
C0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWls a
WQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJh P
U11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&125&&&http://www.citizencorps.gov/getstarted/t
oolkit/kitindex.shtm)
* Citizen Corps Program: _http://www.citizencorps.gov/index.shtm_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
xMDMwLjExNjA3NjgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYX R
hYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJn V
zZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&& &
126&&&http://www.citizencorps.gov/index.shtm)
* Youth Preparedness:
_http://www.citizencorps.gov/getstarted/youth/youthindex.shtm_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
MC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3J v
dGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmF y
aWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&127&&&http://www.citizencorps.gov/getstarted/youth/youthi
ndex.shtm)
* Business Preparedness:
_http://www.citizencorps.gov/getstarted/business.shtm_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
YwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3J
vdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdm FyaWF0ZU
lkPSYmJg==&&&128&&&http://www.citizencorps.gov/getstarted/business.shtm)
* Neighbors Helping Neighbors:
_http://www.citizencorps.gov/getstarted/neighborshelpingneighbors.shtm_
(http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...
ELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAzMC4xMTYwNzY4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTc2OTA5Jm V
tYWlsaWQ9YW1rb3JvdGtpbkBhb2wuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1hbWtvcm90a2luQGFvbC5jb20mZmw9Jm V
4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&129&&&http://www.citizencorps.gov/getsta
rted/neighborshelpingneighbors.shtm)
We want to hear your suggestions on how we can improve our communications
to you, be sure to email us at _citizenco...@dhs.gov_
(mailto:citizenco...@dhs.gov) .
