What you should know
- New Yorkers affected by Storm Ida who do not qualify for federal assistance from FEMA due to immigration status will now be able to receive assistance thanks to new funding from the state.
- This funding will be distributed through grants to an established network of community organizations and will be provided to New Yorkers who did not qualify for storm recovery assistance through FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program.
- Nonprofit partner organizations will begin supporting and accepting applications on Monday, September 27, 2021. The application period will close on Friday, November 26, 2021.
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NEW YORK – New Yorkers affected by Storm Ida who do not qualify for federal assistance from FEMA because of their immigration status will now be able to receive help thanks to new funding from the state.
This is because the state now has $ 27 million available to help all undocumented New Yorkers affected by flooding and other problems in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ida, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Sunday night. , and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
This funding will be distributed through grants to an established network of community organizations and will be provided to New Yorkers who did not qualify for storm recovery assistance through FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program.
“When I saw the devastation of Hurricane Ida, I promised that we would do everything possible to help affected communities recover, and this funding is a fulfillment of that promise,” said Governor Hochul. “With these resources dedicated to undocumented New Yorkers who do not qualify for FEMA aid and partnerships with organizations on the ground, we can close the gaps in aid and help New Yorkers in need. I urge New Yorkers who do comply. the requirement that they apply to obtain the funds they need to rebuild ”.
This program is being administered by the New York State Office for New Americans, (ONA), and will target undocumented individuals located in counties designated as major disaster zones including The Bronx, Kings, Nassau, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland. A select group of non-profit organizations will provide information, assistance and assistance to residents affected by the storm.
“We will ensure that New Yorkers have access to the help they need to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ida,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Regardless of immigration status, we will gain support for the latest victims of our climate crisis and we are here to help every step of the way.”
Since when can I request the aid?
Nonprofit partner organizations will begin supporting and accepting applications on Monday, September 27, 2021. The application period will close on Friday, November 26, 2021.
What are the requirements for me to apply for the aid?
To qualify for this program applicants must:
a) Failure to qualify for FEMA assistance
b) not having a person in your household who is eligible for assistance.
How can I get more information?
To connect with assistance, affected residents should call the ONA hotline at 1-800-566-7636 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the partner nonprofit organization beginning today. September 27th.
You can also visit https://dos.ny.gov/office-new-americans
Hotline support is available in more than 200 languages.
What organizations are helping with the application?
THE BRONX
- Catholic Charities Community Services
402 East 152nd Street, Bronx, NY 10455
BROOKLYN
- Chinese American Planning Council
4101 8th Ave, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232
QUEENS
- MinKwon
133-29 41st Avenue, Suite 202, Flushing, NY 11355
- Make the Road
92-10 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
STATEN ISLAND
- Make the Road
161 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302
NASSAU COUNTY
- Nassau County Economic Opportunity Commission
134 Jackson Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
SUFFOLK COUNTY
- Make the Road
1090 Suffolk Ave, Brentwood, NY 11717
WESTCHESTER AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES
- NeighborsLink
27 Columbus Ave, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Governor Hochul had unveiled an online resource center for affected New Yorkers, available at ny.gov/Ida. The center provides information on available assistance programs and where to find services such as shelter and access to food. Information on the site will be updated as more resources become available to New Yorkers.
For more information on resources in the tri-state area visit our guide.
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