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Find information about the Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee Disaster Recovery Centers in New York. Dates of operation: 9/1/11 - 11/18/11. Get assistance and resources for recovery.
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Tropical Storm Lee – Sept 11th New York
Disaster Recovery Centers • Hurricane Irene/ Tropical Storm Lee Disaster Recovery Centers • Dates of Operation 9/1/11 – 11/18/11 • 34 Counties received a Presidential Disaster Declarations for Federal Individual Assistance • 74 Disaster Recovery Center sites open • 38 Fixed Sites • 36 Mobile stops on 7 mobile routes : 2 – 4 days in duration • 23,329 Visitors • 13,412 : Irene • 9,917 : Lee
Evacuation items Medications and Medical Supplies Copies of prescriptions as well as dosage or treatment information. If you receive regular services such as home health care, treatment or transportation, talk to your service provider about their emergency plans. Emergency Documents Family records, medical records, wills, deeds, bank accounts information. Directions for operating equipment or life-saving devices you rely on, cash or travelers checks in case you need to purchase supplies. Additional Items If you use eyeglasses, hearing aids and hearing aid batteries, wheelchair batteries or oxygen, have extra if possible. Have copies of medical insurance, Medicare and Medicaid cards readily available.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EMERGENCY PLANNING New York State Department of Health: www.health.ny.gov State Office of Emergency Management: www.dhses.ny.gov Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): www.ready.gov American Red Cross: www.redcross.org