Provides 24-hr emergency and recovery assistance to victims of disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes or fires. Trained Red Cross interviewers meet one-on-one with individuals and families to determine their disaster-caused needs and provide emergency assistance as the recovery process begins. Interviewers also inform clients of other community resources and government assistance that may be available.

Provides disaster case management for anyone impacted by Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee, or Hurricane Sandy, and still have unresolved issues.

Offers comprehensive, integrative healthcare of 9/11-related illnesses for non-FDNY World Trade Center disaster responders. Also screens 9/11 responders who may be eligible for care under the Zagroda Act and WTC victim compensation fund and treats patients suffering from many WTC exposure related conditions. Services provided include: Yearly Monitoring Exams, Treatment for covered 9/11 conditions, Case Management, Advocacy and Education.

* Provides assistance with local disaster recovery services via 211 Mid-York hotline. Visit https://unitedwaygu.wufoo.com/forms/z3b55ip159nid6/

* Shelters are as follows:

• ONEIDA COUNTY
  • First Presbyterian Church at 1605 Genesee St. Utica NY 13501
• HERKIMER COUNTY
  • Frankfort-Schuyler Central High School at 605 Palmer Street Frankfort, NY 13340

Offers comprehensive, integrative healthcare of 9/11-related illnesses for non-FDNY World Trade Center disaster responders. Also screens 9/11 responders who may be eligible for care under the Zagroda Act and WTC victim compensation fund and treats patients suffering from many WTC exposure related conditions. Services provided include: Yearly Monitoring Exams, Treatment for covered 9/11 conditions, Case Management, Advocacy and Education.

* Provides information on how individuals might be able to get help from U.S. Government before, during and after a disaster.

Offers specialized crisis counseling and support for anyone struggling with emotional distress related to Hurricane Sandy. Offers 24/7/365 toll-free, confidential and multi-lingual hotline and SMS counseling, support, and referrals to local community-based resources for Sandy survivors, first responders, and anyone who may be experiencing ongoing distress, anxiety, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts/feeling and other mental health concerns.

Provide long-term assistance to disaster victims in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. A Long Term Recovery Group has been established to help meet the unmet needs of disaster victims. The purpose of the LTRG (Long Term Recovery Group ) is to coordinate long term disaster recovery through mobilization of resources and case management.

In partnership with United Way of Long Island, provides disaster case management to individuals with unmet needs impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Connects individuals to private and public systems to help resolve disaster related issues and develop individual recovery plans. This program is funded by the American Red Cross. Call for further information. Walk-ins welcome.

Serves as a resource and referral network for Long Island Hurricane Sandy survivors to gain access to much needed services such as individual case work, housing assistance and social service supports. Determines eligibility for services and ensures that long term recovery plans are in place. This program is supported through the American Red Cross. Call for further information. Walk ins welcome. Assistance available in American Sign Language, Spanish and Creole.

Provides free mental health counseling services to all New Yorkers affected by Superstorm Sandy living in Nassau and Suffolk Counties who are age 18 or older. Clinicians travel to meet clients in their homes/temporary residences or at a place of their choosing.

Maintains a comprehensive database of Health and Human Service agencies and programs and also functions as one of the primary sources which links these services to the providers in the community, including disaster or weather related or information, such as road and bridge closures or other problems caused by the weather or other natural disasters.