NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Gov. Kathy Hochul and FEMA on Thursday announced the openings of several disaster recovery centers across the state to offer assistance to New Yorkers impacted by Hurricane Ida.
According to a press release from the governor’s office, the new centers will “provide information, assistance and help for New Yorkers who were impacted by the storms and flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.”
FEMA recovery specialists and staff from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be on hand at the centers to answer questions and provide information on the types of help available to homeowners, renters and business owners.
“New Yorkers who were impacted by last week's devastating floods and storm damage can now receive in-person, one-on-one assistance with professionals equipped to assist in the recovery process,” Hochul said. “I thank our partners in the federal government for working quickly to establish these necessary facilities as we continue to get New Yorkers the help they need.”
In New York City, the centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, until further notice.
They are located at:
BROOKLYN
Medgar Evers College
231 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225
QUEENS
Queens College, Student Union
152-45 Melbourne Ave, Flushing, NY 11367
BRONX
Hostos Community College
450 Grand Concourse, E. Building C, Bronx, NY 10451
STATEN ISLAND
College of Staten Island, Gymnasium Building R1
2800 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314
YONKERS
Grinton I. Will Library
1500 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710
MAMARONECK
Mamaroneck Village Court Clerk
169 Mount Pleasant Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
The governor’s office noted the locations in Yonkers, Mamaroneck and Staten Island will operate in mobile centers before moving into their fixed locations.
New Yorkers impacted by the storm are also advised to call 311, or visit NYC.gov/IDA to access available City services.