Guide to Rebuilding After Hurricane Sandy
FAQ on rebuilding to meet flood standards
Press release on flood standards
Executive Order on flood standards
Emergency Rule Governing Construction of Buildings in Special Flood Areas
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Hurricane Recovery Resources
Find NYC Restoration Center locations http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/dasc.html
Sandy related health information and resources http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/em/html/home/home.shtml
Locations where prepared food is available http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/hot_food.html
Find daytime warming center locations http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/warming_ctr.html
Information on Making Repairs and Restoring Power to Homes
Learn more http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/news/storm_update.shtml
FAQ on rebuilding to meet flood standards (in PDF) http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/pdf/2013/eo_qa_013013.pdf
Press release on flood standards http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2013a/pr044-13.html
Executive Order on flood standards (in PDF) http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/pdf/eo/eo_230.pdf
Emergency Rule (in PDF) http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/pdf/2013/emergency_rule.pdf
Trainings on mold removal http://www.nyc.gov/html/cau/html/sandy/mold.shtml
New Code and Zoning Standards
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/rebuilding_after_hurricane_sandy.pdf
NYC Housing Recovery Portal
As a result of Hurricane Sandy, many New Yorkers are unable to stay in or return to their homes. Learn about housing options available for those impacted by the storm.
Learn more http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/housing-recovery.html
NYC Rapid Repairs
NYC Rapid Repairs is a FREE program to help residential property owners affected by Hurricane Sandy make emergency repairs. These emergency repairs will allow residents to stay in their homes so that they can complete more permanent repairs and finishes.
Learn more http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/rapid_repairs.html
Contractors information http://bteany.com/rapidrepairs/rapidrepairs.html
Hurricane Sandy Relief
The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City is accepting financial donations from organizations and individuals to support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
Donate money https://www.nyc.gov/html/fund/html/donate/donate.shtml
To volunteer, donate goods, or donate services http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycservice/home.html
NYC Nonprofit Recovery Loan Program
The NYC Nonprofit Recovery Loan Program is providing interest-free loans to New York City nonprofits impacted by Hurricane Sandy
For more on a range of efforts to help nonprofits http://www.nyc.gov/nonprofit
For more information on the Loan Program and to apply http://www.nyc.gov/cgi-bin/exit.pl?url=http://www.fcny.org/
Hurricane Sandy Payroll Deduction for City Employees
City employees can help New Yorkers impacted by the hurricane through our payroll deduction opportunity, which allows employees to set aside part of their paychecks to help address both the immediate and long-term needs of those in hurricane affected neighborhoods. The funds will go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, and 100 percent of all donations will support Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts and organizations.
Learn more http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.c0935b9a57bb4ef3daf2f1c701c789a0/index.jsp?pageID=mayor_press_release&catID=1194&doc_name=http%3A//www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2012b/pr415-12.html&cc=unused1978&rc=1194&ndi=1
Business Recovery Information
The City is providing services to assist businesses recovering from Hurricane Sandy:
• The NYC Restarter Guide offers a roadmap with key information for reopening your business.
Download the guide http://on.nyc.gov/restarterguide
• The NYC Restoration Business Acceleration Team (RBAT) coordinates with agencies and utilities to help you reopen your doors faster.
Learn more http://on.nyc.gov/RBAT
• NYC Business Solutions provides assistance with several recovery loan and grant programs.
Learn more http://on.nyc.gov/RBAT
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