The federal government is set to open a flood relief center in Flushing today where Queens residents affected by the devastating Aug. 8 storms can reach out for a helping hand.The opening of a Federal Emergency Management Agency center comes on the heels of President Bush's declaration of Queens as a disaster area Friday, opening the borough to federal funds. This disaster declaration will make low-interest loans and grants available to Queens homeowners for repairs, replacement of lost property and temporary rentals. Anyone affected by the flooding can register online at www.fema.gov or by calling a toll-free hotline at 1.800.621.FEMA (1.800.621.3362)
The FEMA service center is scheduled to open at 1 p.m. in the Tzu Chi Foundation at 137-77 Northern Blvd. and will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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5 comments:
The best was hearing the President say "Queens" !
We should commend Congressmen Crowley and Weiner for getting the funds. Good job!
It's about time we get some help from the federal government. I hope that it doesnt take years to see the money.
Did Tony Avella protest this? Maybe if he was helping out his community instead of running for Mayor on the Black Panter Party Agenda his community would have been better served.
Avella just Protest he never accomplishes anything. Juniper and Avella are perfect together!
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