Hurricane Sandy: Need Help or Want to Help Out? - Health Professionals & Allied Employees

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

 
FEMA Disaster Relief Centers in New Jersey
 
State of New Jersey Web Site on Hurricane Sandy Information Resources
 
 
Information About Insurance Claims:
(Please note that because Sandy was a subtropical storm and not a hurricane, insurance companies cannot levy the super-high hurricane deductible.  They can still levy the usual flood insurance deductible.)
 
Community Food Bank of New Jersey – Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
 
Food Banks for Members in New York City/Staten Island
Community Food Bank of New Jersey – Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

http://www.foodbanknyc.org/

 
Information About Unemployment Compensation

http://nj1015.com/disaster-unemployment-assistance-available-in-nj-counties-impacted-by-sandy/

 
Relief Grants for Union Members Who Have "Union Plus" Credit Cards

 

Resources for Residents of Bergen County (from State Senator Gordon, Assemblywoman Wagner, and Assemblyman Eustace)

https://www.hpae.org/hurricanesandy/bergen

 

Center for Food Action (CFA) Sites to Distribute Food and Receive Donations in Bergen County
 
 
Resources to Help You Keep Safe (from WEC)
NJ Office of Emergency Response: www.state.nj.us/njoem/index.html  

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

 
 
Help Out
 
Options for Donations and Volunteerism
 
Volunteer to Help "Restore the Shore"
 
Building Trades Unions – Hotline to Those Who Need Help to Clean Up Homes, Businesses
 
AFT Disaster Relief Fund

Read AFT President Randi Weingarten's Letter to the Membership

Mail checks to: AFT Disaster Relief Fund, American Federation of Teachers, 12 Floor, 555 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001