Category Archives: Hurricane Sandy

EPA Tests Gowanus Water After Sandy

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Important Info for Gowanus Business Community

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Donations

Just a reminder, donations are STILL accepted in our office week days from 9am to 4pm. They will be distributed out in to the Zone A areas and shelters. Email via gowanusalliance@gmail.com or call 718-576-3108 for more info. GET INVOLVED! Donations include: Blankets Coats/Hoodies/Sweaters Scarves, Gloves, Hats Flashlights/Batteries Non-Perishable Foods (Canned, Sealed Snacks, etc.) Bottled […]

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Business Guide for Preparing for Disasters

Why Bother? Even if you think you are not in a disaster-prone area, something like a chemical tanker truck overturning, a power outage or a violent storm can prevent you and your employees from getting to your facility. Even if a flood doesn’t put your business under water, customers and supplies may not be able […]

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Emergency Residential Repair Info

HCR’s Office of Rent Administration (ORA) launched an online application to report conditions that require emergency repairs or that have forced residents to vacate their homes. http://www.nyshcr.org/Apps/DecreasedServices/ Reports will receive priority handling by ORA staff. You do not need to notify your landlord to file a complaint. Special Instruction for tenants that has been affected […]

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (NYSDEC)

Dear Resident, If you have a home heating oil (HHO) tank and it has leaked into your basement and/or has been damaged by the storm please contact us at the number/email below if you would like us to come and pump the oil out of your basement or damaged tank. There will be no charge […]

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Important Information for NYC Business Owners

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Donations Welcome

Hey friends! SO here’s the deal, Gowanus Alliance will be collecting donations starting TOMORROW FRIDAY 9am-4pm for canned food, clothing and bathroom necessities. Clothing for Men, Women, and Children include: clean coats, sweaters/hoodies, tshirts, pants, socks, etc. just as long as it is CLEAN. Bathroom Supplies: NEW toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, baby wipes, diapers. Canned […]

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File Hurricane-Related Insurance Claim by NYDailyNews

Need to file a hurricane-related insurance claim? Follow this checklist for getting help fast As hundreds of thousands of insurance claims are filed over the next few days, it’s important to document your damages carefully. Take photos and inventory your losses. Hurricane Sandy caused widespread destruction, including more than 50 homes destroyed by fire in […]

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Masbia Donation to Provide Hot Meals at Park Slope Armory

      Please consider donating as little as $6.00 per meal here: https://www.masbia.org/donate.asp  

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