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The SBA (Small Business Administration) which is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and covers the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.
Attached is information from FEMA and the SBA that should be very useful to residents: * SBA Stands Ready to Assist NY Residents Affected by Sandy * SBA Fact Sheet - Disaster Loans * Three Ways to Apply to SBA The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Federal Aids Programs for State of New York Disaster Recovery Fact sheet that includes a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for New York. The Fact sheet includes assistance requirements for affected individuals, families, tribal and local governments. It also includes instructions for those that need to apply for assistance. Click here to view the FEMA Fact Sheet. |
 Click here to register and to find out more about this program. For more information on other storm related programs please click here to read "A Guide to Disaster Assistance and Relief Funding" and also click here to read "Navigating the Road to Housing Recovery; A step-by-step guide for individuals and families affected by Hurricane Sandy". |
 2-1-1 Long Island connects people to local health and human service agencies and programs. Click here to go to 211's website. |
Be advised that the Building Department are suspending all Building fees for any storm related construction, repairs, and storm mitigation improvements; i.e. raising of a house, bulkhead repairs etc. |
