The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Grinton I. Will Library located at 1500 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers to assist homeowners, business owners and renters affected by the September 2 severe storm and flooding from Hurricane Ida. Hours of operation will be open daily from 8AM-7PM.
DRC’s offer in-person support to individuals and small business owners. Specifically, residents may get help to do the following:
- Apply for assistance.
- Learn the status of your FEMA application.
- Understand any letters you get from FEMA.
- Find housing and rental assistance information.
- Get answers to questions or resolve problems.
- Get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance.
- Learn about Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs.
Individuals do not have to visit a recovery center to register or receive federal assistance. These centers provide a location for applicants to submit documentation or discuss their case in-person with a FEMA or SBA representative.
Additional federal, state and local agencies will be onsite to assist residents, including:
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- New York State’s Department of Financial Services
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Westchester County Department of Health and Department of Social Services
- City of Yonkers Office Constituent Services
- Red Cross
The Grinton I. Will Library will continue to offer other library services during its normal hours of service: Monday-Thursday: 10am-7pm, Friday/Saturday: 10am-5pm, and Sunday: 12-5pm.
Visit www.ypl.org/fema for more information.
