Medgar Evers Set Up As Disaster Recovery Center In Ida Aftermath

CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — Brooklynites dealing with damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida can walk into Medgar Evers College for help getting federal assistance for the storm.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have set up several "Disaster Recovery Centers" with staff on hand to help New Yorkers recovering from the storm, which brought record-breaking rainfall to New York City last week.

In Brooklyn, the storm has led to hundreds of damage complaints, according to 311 data.

Staff at the recovery centers will be available to answer questions and provide information about the types of federal help available to homeowners, renters and business owners as a result of the major disaster declarations stemming from the hurricane, according to the governor's office.

President Joe Biden declared Ida a federal disaster in New York after visiting the state earlier this week.

Specifically, the Bronx, Queens, Kings, Richmond and Westchester counties were designated for Individual Assistance under the major disaster declaration.

"New Yorkers who were impacted by last week's devastating floods and storm damage can now receive in-person, one-on-one assistance with professionals equipped to assist in the recovery process," Hochul said. "I thank our partners in the federal government for working quickly to establish these necessary facilities as we continue to get New Yorkers the help they need."

The Medgar Evers center is one of four in New York City.

Each center will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice, Hochul said.

Here are the details about each:

• Medgar Evers College - 231 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225
• Queens College, Student Union - 152-45 Melbourne Ave, Flushing, NY 11367
• Hostos Community College - 450 Grand Concourse, E. Building C, Bronx, NY 10451
• Grinton I. Will Library - 1500 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710
• Mamaroneck Village Court Clerk - 169 Mount Pleasant Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
• College of Staten Island, Gymnasium Building R1 - 2800 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 1031