S A N D Y...aka Hurricane Sandy (New York, York: transfer, low cost)

[Chava61]

From Mayor Bloomberg's Sunday morning briefing:

He plans to take the subway tomorrow.

It will take the better part of this week to get back power to the people that still don't have it.

More schools will open on Wednesday.

The Sanitation Dept. has been working 24/7 on the clean-up.

[availableusername]

Originally Posted by Chava61

From Mayor Bloomberg's Sunday morning briefing:

He plans to take the subway tomorrow.

Well as long as the everyday joe is moving ahead as normal!

[Chava61]

From Senator Schumer's Sunday morning briefing:

Money is not holding back the recovery.

His wife waited 2 and half hours for gas. So he reiterated some of what Gov. Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg said about what is being done about the gas situation.

Our best resources are New Yorkers.

[Chava61]

From Senator Gillibrand's Sunday morning briefing:

The NYPD is doing a great job preventing looting.

She is most worried about the people that the officials haven't met yet especially seniors that are in their homes without power or heat.

Leaflets are being distributed so people will know where help can be found.

Cellphone service is lacking across the region.

She and Senator Schumer are working to help eliminate red-tape for people.

[Chava61]

Israel Flying Aid is in New York / New Jersey coordinating with FEMA, the Red Cross, local police. Distributing food and thousands of gallons of gas to hospitals.

The Israel Forum for International Humanitarian Aid

[Henna]

Originally Posted by JanND

At the bottom of your linked article was a web page link w/ all red cross updates on twitter Definitely worth clicking Some valuable info on applying, jobs for clean-up etc. I didn't know how to list the link...anyone???

The link to NY Red Cross twitter is https://twitter.com/redcrossny

This link is good if you want to volunteer: http://www.nycservice.org/

[Chava61]

Their Own Homes Destroyed, U.S. Rabbis Help Out Sandy

[grimace8]

an interesting link about a nyc subway disaster minimization idea.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/lifesty...future-floods/

[Chava61]

AJC Donates $50,000 to Red Cross for Sandy Victims - Jewish World - News - Israel National News

[JanND]

Some helpful links; Prayers going out to all of you.

nyservice.org There is a very good tweet connection w/ all sorts of updates related to the disaster; nyredcross @redcrossny https://twitter.com/redcrossny
American Red Cross in Greater New York
And this is a facebook page that looks very good https://www.facebook.com/JerseyShore...ews?ref=stream
FEMA.gov | Federal Emergency Management Agency