RELIEF BENEFITS
AVAILABLE
FOR DISASTER VICTIMS

Compiled by the
National Mobilization Against Sweatshops

Worker's Compensation Insurance:

Who is eligible?

• All injured workers, regardless of immigration status
  
  
• Anyone whose family member was killed on the job
  

What does it provide?

• Benefits include past and futue lost wages and coverage for medical treatment
  

Where can I apply?

• Family Assistance Center at Pier 94; 54 St. & 12 Ave.

• Brooklyn: 111 Livingston St., 22 Floor
  
  
• Manhattan: 215 West 125 St. - 3 Floor
  
  
• Queens: 168-46 91 St., Jamaica, NY - 3 Floor
  
  
• Call: (800) 580-6665, (800) 877-1373, (800) 697-4878

What documents do I need?

• Notice of work injury by employer
  
  
• Doctor's notes and names of any witnesses, proving injury
  
  
• Death certificate not needed immediately
  

American Red Cross:

Who is eligible?

• Individuals who have lost jobs or suffered a reduction in income as a result of the disaster
  
  
• Must have worked or lived on Canal Street or below
  

What does it provide?

• Mortgage and rent payments
  
  
• Payments for utilities, food, and clothing
  
  
• Moving and relocation expenses
  
  
• Other uncovered expenses

Where can I apply?

• Family Assistance Center at Pier 94; 54 St. & 12 Ave.
  call: (877) 746-4987 or (800) 662-1220

• Disaster Relief Center at 141 Worth St., at Centre St.
  
  
• Carmine Street Recreation Center, 2 Floor gym, at 7 Ave. & Clarkson St.
  call: (877) 746-4987
  
  
• 316 Church, at corner of Walker St.
  

What documents do I need?

• No social security card is required
  
  
• Proof one worked or lived on Canal St. or below
  

NY State Unemployment Insurance:

Who is eligible?

• Individuals who lost jobs, but did not sustain injury as a result of the disaster
  
  
• Individuals who became head of the household as a result of having lost a family member to the disaster
  
  
• Citizens or qualified immigrants
  

What does it provide?

• Financial assistance

Where can I apply?

• Call (888) 209-8124
  
  
• Family Assistance Center at Pier 94; 54 St. & 12 Ave.
  

• Disaster Relief Center at 141 Worth St., at Centre St.
  

What documents do I need?

• Social Security card, NY State Driver's License, name and address of all employers over the last 18 months, approximate start date of job
  
  
• Proof of work authorization
  
  
• Proof that previous work was primary source of income
  

Disaster Unemployment Asst. (DUA):

Who is eligible?

• Those who lost jobs as a result of the disaster
  
  
• But are not qualified to receive regualr unemployment benefits, such as small business owners and those who have already exhausted their unemployment benefits
  
  
• Must be a citizen or a qualified immigrant
  

Where can I apply?

• Call (888) 209-8124
  
  
• Family Assistance Center at Pier 94; 54 St. & 12 Ave.
  

• Disaster Relief Center at 141 Worth St., at Centre St.

When is the deadline?

• December 16, 2001.

FEMA:

Who is eligible?

• Qualified immigrants and citizens
  
  
• Must have previously worked on Houston or below and suffered a sustancial reduction in income due to disaster related unemployment
  

What does it provide?

• Mortgage and rental assistance

Where can I apply?

• Call FEMA helpline at (800) 462-9029
  

Safe Verizon:

Who is eligible?

• All displaced workers and residents are eligible regardless of immigrant status
  
  
• Must have worked on Canal St. or below and have lost employment due to the disaster
  

What does it provide?

• Immediate cash assistance

Where can I apply?

• Chinese Community Center at 62 Mott St.
  
  
• Family Assistance Center at Pier 94; 54 St. & 12 Ave.
  
  
• Disaster Relief Center at 141 Worth St., at Centre St.
  
  
• Safe Verizon - Bronx, 2530 Grand Concourse
  
  
• Staten Island: 10 Richmond Terrace
  

Disaster Medicaid:

Who is eligible?

• All New York State residents
  

Where can I apply?

• Family Assistance Center at Pier 94; 54 St. &12 Ave.
  
  
• Disaster Relief Center at 141 Worth St., at Centre St.
  
  
• Medicaid Offices.

When is the deadline?

• January 10, 2002
  

What documents do I need?

• Photo ID
  
  
• Social Security card

Human Resources Admin. (HRA):

Who is eligible?

• Individuals who have lost their jobs as a result of the disaster
  

What does it provide?

• EBT food cards

Where can I apply?

• Call: (877) 472-8411
  

Sept. 11th Emergency Grant Fund:

Who is eligible?

• Individuals who worked for an affected company and are no longer receiving a salary
  
  
• Individuals who meet the criteria for other programs
  

What does it provide?

• Two weeks of lost income up to $1,500
  

Where can I apply?

• Family Assistance Center at Pier 94; 54 St. & 12 Ave.
  
  
• Safe Verizon Centers
  

NY State Crime Victim's Board:

Who is eligible?

• All affected individuals that meet other program criteria, regardless of citizenship status

What does it provide?

• Compensation for lost earnings

Where can I apply?

• Brooklyn office: 55 Hanson - 10 Floor
  call: (718) 923-4325
  
  
• Call: (800) 247-8035
  

Twin Towers Job Link:

What does it provide?

• Aid in placing workers in temporary and permanent employment

Where can I apply?

• Call hotline at (718) 557-1332 on Monday - Friday, 9am to 7pm, and Saturday - Sunday, 9am to 1pm
  
  
• Queens: 168-46 91 Ave
  call: (718) 557-6755
  
  
• Lower Manhattan: 180 Water St. - 1 Floor
  call: (212) 331-4921
  
  
• Midtown Manhattan: 247 West 54 St. - 4 Floor
  call: (212) 632-0727

NMASS Relief Walk-in Clinic:

30 Third Avenue
Brooklyn NY
(corner of Atlantic Ave.)
YWCA building; 1st floor

Every Thursday, 1-4pm

for more information, call: (718) 625-4158