Hurricane Sandy

Search for open Disaster Recovery Centers by texting DRC and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA). For example, if you lived in Staten Island, you would text: DRC 10306 (std rates apply)

Individuals and families who have been displaced by the disaster can use the FEMA Housing Portal to help find a place to live.

Additional information, resources, and possible online rumors can be found on Hurricane Sandy page & on our blog.

Featured Content

• Get prepared for hurricanes, heavy rains, and winter storms
• Double check your emergency kit for food, plenty of water, batteries, flashlight, radio
• CDC, National Weather Service and American Red Cross
• FEMA Smartphone App: Android, Apple & Blackberry

Are you a disaster survivor?

• Apply Online for FEMA Assistance or Apply/Check your status by phone (800) 621-3362 / TTY (800) 462-7585
• Info you need to file for federal assistance
• Tips to recover after a disaster
• Search for a Disaster Recovery Center to speak with a FEMA representative in person
• Search FEMA Housing Portal to help find a place to live
• Let your friends/family know you're safe

Are you prepared?

Check your emergency kit in the event of an emergency.

• Hurricanes
• Floods
• Winter Storms
• Extreme Heat
• Wildfires
• Fires
• Earthquakes
• Thunderstorms
• Tornadoes
• Terrorism
• Tsunamis

Get Involved

• Volunteer and donate reponsibly

Stay Connected

• On Facebook - FEMA Sandy
• On Twitter - @FEMASandy

• FEMA Text Messages: text PREPARE to 43362 (4FEMA). Standard message/data rates apply
• FEMA Smartphone App: Android, Apple & Blackberry
• FEMA Blog
• FEMA on Twitter
• FEMA on Facebook
• FEMA on YouTube

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency

www.fema.gov (full site)

www.ready.gov (full site)