Available to general public:
NY State/NYC assistance for Hurricane Sandy Victims
http://www.governor.ny.gov/storm-resources (How to apply for FEMA, other federal disaster aid funding, food assistance, warming centers, shelter info. Etc NY state assistance )
http://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/aboutus/?ourservices (Salvation Army, food, temporary housing assistance)
http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/foodandwater.html (food, water, blanket/ excess needs distribution locations)
http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/hurricane_shelters.html (emergency shelter locations NYC)
http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/dasc.html (NYC disaster relief distribution and economic assistance centers/apply for loans, temporary cash assistance, SNAP assistance, Medicaid assistance)
http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2012/medical_vans.html (mobile medical van+ locations, medical care and prescribing common drugs for those in need. Can also call 311)
Tax extensions/ additional IRS info for relief to Sandy Victims
Available for Students:
- Student Affairs Help Program: Students can call (718) 990-1422 during regular business hours or can visit Bent Hall, Garden Level to speak to a Help Center representative in person. The Student Affairs Help Center is dedicated to helping students with problem-solving individual challenges they are facing, including after-effects of the recent hurricane, planning for working through the remaining semester, etc.
- “Let’s Talk” Program-Sandy Sessions: The Office of Student Affairs, in collaboration with Campus Ministry, has set up a program where St. John’s students can feel comfortable and welcome talking through any issues that they may be dealing with due specifically to Hurricane Sandy. Professionals are available for unscheduled appointments in a casual setting on both the Queens and Staten Island Campuses. Check this website for exact times and locations for meeting with these professionals: http://www.stjohns.edu/ services/studentwellness/lets_talk.stj All St. John’s students are welcome!