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Dear neighbor, 

I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy after a tumultuous week. 

As you know, Hurricane Ida reached our district this week, flooding streets, homes and public throughways. The storm tragically took the lives of Westchester and Bronx residents, and is leaving behind severe damage.  I have spent the past couple of days in the district speaking to constituents and assessing needs from damaged homes. The damage is severe as shown in the picture to the right. My office is working with local officials and federal partners to address needs as we assess them. 

In Mamaroneck, I joined the Red Cross at the shelter set up at Mamaroneck High School (pictured left). This morning, I joined Governor Hochul in Yonkers to provide recovery updates (pictured below). Thank you to the Red Cross and all the first responders across the district who are helping our neighbors get through this difficult time. Many brave people put their lives on the line rescuing people from dire situations in the midst of a terrible storm.  Their service is deeply appreciated.

Our district needs federal aid to help recover from this crisis. That’s why yesterday I led the New York Congressional Delegation in writing a bipartisan and bicameral letter to President Biden to approve Governor Kathy Hochul’s request for an Emergency Declaration in New York. President Biden subsequently approved the Governor’s request, which will allow federal resources to apply to New York and in our district. I also joined Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand in a letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers and this morning (pictured below) urging that the Army Corps resume work on the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Flood Management Project, which is even more urgent given the severe flooding brought on by Ida. These federal actions are essential for both immediate recovery efforts across our district and ensuring we invest in the necessary infrastructure to stem future flooding. Today I am also joining with Rep. Grace Meng in calling on President Joe Biden to support Governor Hochul’s request for a major disaster declaration, which would bring more federal resources for individuals to our district. 

Now that an Emergency Declaration has been issued for New York,  New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and FEMA will conduct damage assessments throughout our communities over the coming days to help the state determine next steps for relief. Our office is coordinating with Governor Hochul, NYS DHSES, President Biden, and FEMA to expedite this process and advocate for the resources and support that are badly needed. Please find a list of resources below, please also find links to resources and information based on where you live in the district. 

FEMA National Flood Insurance 

• When there is an official Presidential Disaster Declaration, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood insurance policyholders are encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance in addition to their flood insurance claim.

• To learn more and apply, visit DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-3362. 

Things you and your neighbors can do now:

• Put your health and safety first. Where the power is out, there is an increased risk to heat-related illnesses. Please stay hydrated and check on family, friends, and neighbors. To learn more about the signs of heat illness, go here. 

• Avoid downed power or utility lines as these can be extremely dangerous. If you see a downed power or utility line, please report it immediately to your power company. 

• If you have insurance, start documenting your damage and reporting your loss immediately to your agent. 

• If you have flood insurance, report your loss immediately to your insurance agent or carrier and be sure to ask them about advance payments. If you need help finding your insurance agent or carrier, call the National Flood Insurance Program at 877-336-2627

• If you are able to safely return to your home, before you discard anything, take as many photos and videos as possible of your flood damaged home and personal property, including flood water lines on the outside of the structure. For appliances and electronics, take a photograph of the make, model, and serial number. For more information from FEMA, go here. 

• Be careful when cleaning up and wear protective clothing. Do not try to remove heavy debris. 

For more assistance and resources in the State of New York please visit the Disaster and Flood Resource Center by clicking here or calling (800) 339-1759. 

For assistance based on where you reside, please read below. 

Bronx County

• To report storm damage in your neighborhood - or file a claim for property damage due to a fallen tree or branch, call 311 or click here  

• To report a power outage in your area, call 800-75-CONED

• If you experienced flooding or water damage, you may be eligible to file a claim with the Comptroller's office. File in person (at 1 Centre Street, Room 1225, in Manhattan) or mail this form within 90 days for your claim to be considered: 

• The MTA is running on a limited schedule. To view up-to-date subway and bus schedules, visit https://new.mta.info/. 

Bronxville 

• The Department of Public Works will continue to make every effort to collect garbage today Friday, September 3rd.  Items can be placed curbside (unless coordinated elsewhere by contacting the Building/Public Works Department – 337-7338) – there is no need to schedule a pick-up.

• Flooded basements:  If you are in need of a pump-out please contact the Eastchester Fire Department at 793-6403. 

Greenburgh

• The Sanitation Department is doing a special bulk item collection  Saturday, September 4th. Residents who have damaged furniture, carpeting or other miscellaneous items can place the debris on their curb before 7:00 am on Saturday morning for collection. 

• For more info click here 

Hastings-on-Hudson

• Hastings Police ask that everyone stay away from the Reynolds Field area due to unsafe conditions

• You can find emergency preparedness information here

• For more information on school delays, local transportation, and important contact information, click here  

Mamaroneck 

•  To request a pump to clear out flood waters near or in your home email pumpout@vomny.org with your name, address, and contact number or call the Village Manager’s Office at (914) 777-7703. Please make sure to leave your name, address, and contact number.

• If you need a flood kit provided by the Red Cross please contact the Village Manager’s Office at (914) 777-7703.

• If your car was abandoned on the streets and towed, call Vincent’s Garage at (914) 698-5252. Vincent’s is located at 636 Fenimore Road. 

• The Department of Public Works will make every effort to pick up garbage today Friday, September 3rd, please leave it on the curb. Please note that there will be no garbage collection on Monday, September 6 for Labor Day. 

• The shelter at Mamaroneck High School remains open. Red Cross volunteers are on site to aid residents.

• For more info click here. 

New Rochelle

• About 1,000 New Rochelle households do not have power.  Con Edison is assessing damage and assigning crews to repairs.  To report a power outage, please contact Con Ed at 1-800-75-CONED or coned.com.

• For more information, click here

Pelham 

• If you need water pumped from your property please email administrator@pelhamgov.com. 

• If you need to dispose of household debris damaged by flooding, please bring it to the curb. Pelham is  coordinating with Oakridge  regarding additional bulk pickups in the coming days. 

• To receive emergency notifications, subscribe to Nixle alerts (via text message and email) here

• For ongoing updates and information from the Village of Pelham, subscribe to Village email alerts here

Rye 

•  Information on the location of abandoned cars is available from the police. Call 914-967-1234 for more information.

• There will be regular Friday garbage pickup, along with water-damaged items along the Friday route, but no recycling pickup.  There will be City-wide pickup of water-damaged goods on Saturday.  A garbage truck will be parked at the recycling center tomorrow as a receptacle for any garbage that was missed today.

• For info on service restoration call Con Ed at 1-800-752-6633 or visit them online at www.coned.com 

Scarsdale

• More  information on local assistance can be found here. The Village of Scarsdale Twitter Account is also continuing to provide live updates for residents. 

Yonkers 

• Residents with questions or concerns about flood mitigation should contact the Mayor’s Help Line at (914) 377-HELP (4357).

• For help applying for financial assistance visit the Yonkers Library located at 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701

As always, please reach out to my office if you have questions or require assistance, and we will do our best to address your needs.

Kind regards, 

Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16)