After a fire on Friday at 57 Lincoln Rd., Brooklyn, all apartments will remain vacated until gas, water, and electric utilities are restored. The ground floor businesses in are currently open and operating with full service.
The Red Cross has opened a shelter at the Jackie Robinson School at 47 McKeever Place (Sunday and Monday, 9 am-6 pm). On Monday, escorts will be available for those who want to retrieve medical essentials, pets, and clothing from their apartments from 2 pm to 6 pm. Tenants should check in at the resident assistance center.
Residents of affected apartments can also register at this shelter to receive relocation assistance, mental health support, and other recovery services. For information on relocation assistance and other recovery needs, residents can also call the Red Cross at 1-877-RED-CROSS. For information about insurance, call the New York State Department of Insurance 1-800-342-3736.
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