Hurricane Ida Disaster Assistance Now Offered In New Hyde Park

NEW HYDE PARK, NY — People in New Hyde Park who suffered damage to their homes or businesses because of Hurricane Ida are now eligible for emergency federal relief funds.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently added Nassau County to its federal emergency declaration, which means residents and business owners in the Town of North Hempstead can now receive the critical resources they need to recover from this month's storm.

"(P)arts of North Hempstead sustained significant flooding and damage as a result of Tropical Storm Ida," Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. "Recovering from something like this can be overwhelming, and it is so important that those who live and work in North Hempstead have the opportunity to receive financial aid to help to support them in this process."

To help expedite the process, FEMA has opened a headquarters at Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park. If you need assistance, officials recommend that you first reach out to the FEMA Call Center at 1-800-621-3362 to obtain a case number. You will then be asked to provide a general list of damages and losses, insurance information, a current cell phone number and address, and a Social Security number.

If you've been displaced, you will be eligible for funds for housing assistance, home repairs, replacement of personal property, legal services, unemployment assistance, and crisis counseling, according to Town officials.

Once that is done, you can then report to Michael J. Tully Park at 1801 Evergreen Ave. You must bring a form of ID, your call center case number, and any additional documents requested by the FEMA call center representative.

The FEMA headquarters in New Hyde Park will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.disasterassistance.gov or call the FEMA call center at 1-800-621-3362.