OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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40 S. BROADWAY

YONKERS, NY 10701

(914) 377-6300

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Letter to Con Ed CEO Kevin Burke

Mayor Spano Continues to Question Con Edison's Slow Response Following Superstorm Sandy

 

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center

 

Yonkers residents are advised that FEMA has opened a Hurricane Sandy Disaster Recovery Center at the Westchester County Center (198 Central Avenue, White Plains) for individuals and businesses impacted by the storm to file claims and apply for eligible aid. The Disaster Center will operate from 8AM to 8PM, 7 days a week.  

 

The center is staffed with representatives from:

  • Con Edison to answer customer questions about outages and restorations
  • FEMA to help individuals, households apply for financial aid for losses and damages caused by the storm
  • The Small Business Administration, which will help businesses apply for low-interest loans for storm-related damages
  • A variety of social services agencies to provide residents with recovery assistance
  • The Department of Health, which will be giving free tetanus shots to anyone involved with cleanup, at the County Center  Friday, Saturday and Sunday and at other locations.
  • There will also be representatives from the Small Business Administration, who can explain low-interest loan packages available to individuals, nonprofits and businesses of any size.

 

FEMA strongly advises that people register in advance of visiting the disaster center. Residents can apply for FEMA aid without coming to the County Center. The first step is to register either by calling FEMA's registration number 1-800-621-3362; or logging into  www.disasterassistance.gov. For those with speech or hearing disabilities, use the TTY number at 800-462-7585.

 

FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center Locator: http://asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/home.htm

Latest Update On Recovery Efforts 

 

The City of Yonkers remains under a State of Emergency as declared by Mayor Spano on Friday, October 26, 2012. As a result of "Sandy," updates regarding City operations are as follows: 

  • Alternate side of the street parking has been reinstated.
  • Con Edison reports 28,854 power restorations have been made in Yonkers. 1,756 customers remain without power. Con Ed advises that additional customers may be experiencing temporary outages as the utility continues to work to restore power in certain areas of the city.
  • All main roads are open. 
  • Electronic Charging Centers are available to residents at Coyne Park from 10AM-5PM Friday and Saturday, and at the Scotti Center from 10AM-5PM on Sunday. The Hudson River Museum is also available during operating hours.
  • Yonkers Police Athletic League building (127 N. Broadway) remains open as an Emergency Shelter for any residents in need of a safe location to stay.
  • Garbage collection remains on normal schedule.
  • All Senior Centers are open (except St. Mark's). Community recreation programs will continue as scheduled. 
  • All building permits have been reinstated.
  • Showering facilities are open this weekend. Residents must bring their ID, towel and toiletries:

- Sarah Lawrence College Campbell Sports Center, Kimball and Wilgarth Avenues, Noon-4PM

- Powerhouse Gym, 750 Central Park Avenue,

SAT:8AM to 7PM  SUN:8AM to 6PM

 

- Lucille Roberts , 1745 Central Park Avenue, Female Only, SAT:9AM to 2PM  SUN:9AM to 1PM

- YMCA, 17 Riverdale Avenue,

SAT:5:30 AM to 7PM  SUN:5:30AM to 6PM

 

Additional information will continue to be announced through the restoration and recovery period. Residents with questions or non-emergency concerns should contact the Mayor's Help Line at (914) 377-HELP (4357). All emergencies should be directed to 911 emergency response.

  

Information is also available on the City's website -www.yonkersny.gov, Facebook Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/cityofyonkers, and Twitter Follow us on Twitter@CityofYonkers.

  

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also has made an app available on storm safety tips at www.fema.gov/smartphone-app. Information for those who have suffered damage and would like to apply for FEMA assistance is available on the City's website or by visiting www.fema.gov.