FEMA opens centers in NYC to help after Irene

NEW YORK

The agency will open centers in /*Brooklyn*/, the /*Bronx*/, /*Queens*/ and /*Staten Island*/.

The federal government only recently said city residents and businesses were eligible to get help.

The centers will be open Monday through Friday this week and next from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Officials recommend that those eligible register with FEMA before visiting a center. To register by phone, call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362. To register online, visit DisasterAssistance.gov

The centers are located at:

  • Brooklyn: Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Avenue
  • Bronx: Bronx Borough Hall, 851 Grand Concourse
  • Queens: Department of Finance-Financial Business Center, 144-06 94 Avenue, Jamaica
  • Staten Island: Staten Island Armory, 321 Manor Road
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