Mayor Bloomberg urges all New Yorkers still without heat from Hurricane Sandy to relocate immediately. Be aware of the dangers of living in a home without heat.

New Yorkers living in communities affected by Hurricane Sandy face many challenges as they rebuild their homes and their lives.  This site provides information on health issues associated with living in flood-damaged areas and around large-scale reconstruction, and on resources that are available.

Health issues:

• Advice for those living in homes without heat
• Information on how to make home repairs safely – controlling dust, removing mold, cleaning sewage backups
• Updates on outdoor air quality, and water qualiy
• Tips for staying healthy 
• Stress and Mental Health Issues 
• News updates for communities affected by the hurricane

Watch Health Commissioner Thomas Farley’s message about health and safety issues for communities affected by Hurricane Sandy

Resources for residents, homeowners and food establishments:

• NYC Restoration Centers
• NYC Rapid Repairs Program
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance
• Restaurant Re-Opening Guidelines Following Hurricane Sandy (PDF)
• Hurricane Sandy-Emergency Guidelines for Operating a Food Service Establishment without Electrical Service (PDF)

If you have a question about a topic not covered on this site, please call 311 or nyc.gov.