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Sandy Job Resource and Opportunity Fair 10/15/14



Rapid Building Supplies Now Available

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WE NEED YOU… to fill out the Mental Health Survey

The Mental Health and Spiritual Care Committee of the Brooklyn Long Term Recovery Group is currently compiling a referral list for mental health and social service providers working in Sandy-affected areas of Brooklyn. With this in mind, we are asking mental health, emotional care, and social service providers to fill out this survey about their organizations and services (if you would like to be included on the referral list): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/175LOSburBhox-CHiLA2fCk8cpCU3GEc-aNc-nMf6Ijc/viewform

Once compiled, this referral list will be distributed amongst Disaster Case Managers and other front line service providers. We will also be putting together a flyer for the public from this information.

If you have questions or comments, please contact Jeff Mathias at jmathias@health.nyc.gov

Hope all is well,

The Mental Health and Spiritual Committee



Job Opportunities

There are a number of job opportunities available at OEM. Click here to view the listings.

 



Brooklyn Long Term Recovery Group featured in NYT: After the Storm, 20 Months in Limbo

Kudos to our members and partners who gave generously of their time for Liz Robbins’ article , After the Storm, 20 Months in Limbo, which was published at the end of June and highlighted the collaborative nature of Sandy recovery with a focus on Brooklyn.



Construction/Volunteer Committee holds joint meeting with DCMs

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May and June have been good months for Sandy recovery in Brooklyn. The DCM committee is now working with rebuild and volunteer organizations active in the borough and have established a mechanism to vet cases for rebuild. Cases are first brought to the DCM Committee, where experienced case managers go over client qualifications to create a solid case to present to the Construction/Volunteer committee. This simple method saves a lot of work for the rebuild and volunteer organizations, enabling them to focus on returning Brooklyn Sandy survivors back into safe households.

Next DCM meeting: Tuesday June 24th at 10am. The Location: Catholic Charities, 191 Joralemon St, 7th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

CONTINUE THE MISSION WITH US: All DCMP and non DCMP providers are welcome.  For more information or to receive a copy of the guidelines, contact Dana F. Nelson dana.nelson@ccbq.org.



ALL NYC FAC Launches “Guidelines to Building Resiliency”

Announcing the Release of
‘Guidelines to Building Resiliency for 
1-4 Family Homes‘
 
 

 

Guidlines to Building Resiliency

As part of its post-Sandy Rebuilding in Red Hook and Gowanus Initiative, Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC) is committed to helping homeowners, small businesses and nonprofits continue to recover from the storm and be better prepared for future natural disasters.
Guidelines to Building Resiliency is a summary of the variety of resiliency plans, rebuilding guidelines, NYC zoning and code changes. This booklet aims to breakdown the complex issues surrounding post-Sandy resiliency and inform the community on:
  • Broad resiliency terms,
  • Resiliency methods that can be utilized focusing specifically on wet floodproofing, methods for managing basement flooding, and relocating mechanical equipment,
  • Details on flood insurance,
  • Information on how to implement resiliency measures on your property.


NYC Sandy Update:One City, Rebuilding Together

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a series of changes to the Build It Back program. His administration released a report on the City’s recovery process so far and the changes going forward. Please find the report here. Some highlights include:

  • Goal of 500 construction starts and 500 reimbursement checks issued by the end of summer
  • Eliminating priority level requirements for rebuilds, reimbursements, or acquisition.
  • Addressing temporary displacement from homes during construction
  • Variety of interagency streamlining and cooperation (additional staff, working groups, and regional collaboration)
  • Prioritizing workforce development and local hiring in reconstruction
  • Engaging with communities and community organizations with borough Build it Back directors
  • Build a system to track applications online and submit additional paperwork
NYC 4-17-2014 Sandy Report

NYC 4-17-2014 Sandy Report

 



CANARSIE Sandy Disaster Resource Forum

The Canarsie Coalition Sandy Resource Forum will take place tonight, Monday April 7th at Beraca Baptist Church, 9602 Flatlands Avenue, at 6:30pm.

Were you affected by Super Storm Sandy? Do you own a home? Have flood insurance questions? Need updates about your Build it Back application? Do you still need help?

Then this FREE event is for you!

Please join the Canarsie Coalition on Monday April 7th at 6:30pm at Beraca Baptist Church (9602 Flatlands Avenue Brooklyn,NY 11236) for a Sandy Disaster Resource Forum!

Come and gain access to Sandy Disaster Recovery Resources, including updates to your NYC Build it Back applications and get your concerns addressed.



CANARSIE Outreach to Unresponsive Build it Back Applicants

Help your neighbors with a door knocking campaign to NYC Build it Back applicants who have been unresponsive to numerous outreach attempts like calls, emails, and mail. Meet at 9530 Avenue L.
Contact Chelsea O’Neil, chelbaldino@gmail.com or call cellphone (646 479 8223) to volunteer.