Sept. 2, 2011
Hurricane Irene has had a devastating effect on some community members.
If you or someone you know is in need of help or cannot get items they need — such as water, food, oxygen, medicine, supplies, etc. — because of storm damage or road closures, please call the Albany County Sheriff’s Department Communications Center at 765-2351 and choose the dispatch option.
The Sheriff’s Department has special vehicles that allow deputies to navigate dangerous roads to get needed supplies to residents. Please do not try to cross any barricaded roads yourself.
National Grid is distributing dry ice to area customers without power to keep food from spoiling. Dry ice can be picked up daily from 8 a.m. until dusk at Slingerlands Fire Department, 1520 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands until all power has been restored to all residents.
Assistance, including grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster, is also available from F.E.M.A.
Residents and business owners who sustained losses due to Hurricane Irene can apply for assistance by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
Updated Sept. 8
Here are some PDF guides families might find useful in light of recent emergencies.
After a disaster: A guide for parents and teachers
After a disaster: Self-help tips for dealing with stress
How families can help children cope with fear and anxiety
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