Hurricane Sandy: Need Help or Want to Help Out?
Hurricane Sandy has been incredibly destructive. Many of us experienced power-outages, but others have been forced out of their homes due to flooding or other damages.
In response to this crisis, HPAE has established a relief fund for our members.
Click Here to Download & Print an Application for the HPAE Disaster Relief Fund
PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS DEC. 31, 2012
We have also developed a list of key resources for members who have been adversely affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Click Here for a Flyer Describing Resources Available from HPAE
Click Here for a List of Government and Non-Profit Organization Resources for HPAE Members
Click Here to Find Out If You May be Eligible for Assistance from HPAE's Relief Fund
Some of you may be in a position to volunteer your time to help others in need or to make a donation.
Click Here to Volunteer or click the 'Donate' button below to contribute to our HPAE Relief Fund. Your contribution is not tax deductible for income tax purposes.
Below are additional links to information and resources for assistance, as well as other opportunities to provide support and donate.
Access to Disaster Assistance and Resources from the Federal Government
http://nj1015.com/disaster-unemployment-assistance-available-in-nj-counties-impacted-by-sandy/
Resources for Residents of Bergen County (from State Senator Gordon, Assemblywoman Wagner, and Assemblyman Eustace)
https://www.hpae.org/hurricanesandy/bergen
OSHA Floods Page: www.osha.gov/dts/weather/flood/index.html
NIOSH Floods Page: www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emres/flood.html
NJ Dept. of Health Flood Recovery: www.nj.gov/health/er/natural.shtml
NJDEP Hurricane Sandy Resources: http://www.nj.gov/dep/special/hurricane-sandy/
NIOSH Recommendations for the Cleaning and Remediation of Flood Contaminated HVAC: www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emres/Cleaning-Flood-HVAC.html
CDC Prevent and Treat Other Illnesses and Injuries After a Hurricane or Flood: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/otherhazards.asp
Read AFT President Randi Weingarten's Letter to the Membership