Rent Abatement and Eviction Moratorium NYCHA has authorized a rent abatement, which will credit residents for any days of the month they were without essential services (electric, elevators, heat, or water) because of Sandy storm damage. NYCHA – from Nov. 15, 2012 to Feb. 1, 2013 - also will not start any new housing court actions or perform evictions for residents in developments affected by Sandy except for criminal acts or other exceptional cases.
FEMA NYCHA residents in buildings that were severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy and were without essential services: no electricity, no elevators and no heat or water.
Food Stamps From Dec. 12-Dec. 18, 2012, New York City implemented a temporary Disaster SNAP program - giving those that qualify funds to make food purchases.
Verizon Hurricane Sandy Relief Program NYCHA Residents who are Verizon customers and who are currently without telephone service in Coney Island and the Rockaway’s due to Hurricane Sandy may be eligible for the Hurricane Relief Program at Verizon.
