Town of Union Information

Questions, Concerns, Information:
JC Code Enforcement Only
729-2047

Relief Centers
8/4 - Press & Sun Bulletin - Closing as of 8/4
8/7 - 3 Remain Open in Deleware and Broome County
http://binghamtonfloodrelief.blogspot.com/2006/07/relief-centers.html

8/7 - Operation No Sale
Union Center United Methodist Church
128 Maple Dr
August 12, 12-7PM
Clothing and household items will be available.

FEMA Information
8/4 - Senior Assistance.
FEMA is contacting Seniors who were victims of the flood to assist in referring correct agencies and to assist with other issues.
8/4 - Appealing Denial Letters
FEMA states denial letters were sent due to:
Needing Return Insurance Information
Needs Confirmation of residency or occupancy
More paperwork needed
Need to fill out SBA loan application.
You have up to 12 months from the day you registered to submit insurance information.
You have 60 days to appeal IN WRITING from the day you received the denial letter.
FEMA Helpline - 1800-621-FEMA 8-8 daily
NYS Helpline - 1888-329-7540 8-8 M-F; 8-5 S/S
7/21 - FEMA Trailers have been approved in Broome County - you will be contacted within 7-10 business days to determine if the trailer can be on your property. If not, rental assistance will be given. 7/27 - Trailers will only be allowed for 4 months - not rated to withstand winters.

Mental Health Assistance
Catholic Charities - 607-729-9166 call to schedule appointment at following locations:
Mental Health Assistance of Southern Tier
153 Court Street Binghamton
Catholic Charities
232 Main Street Binghamton
St Mary's
975 Rte 11 Kirkwood
Samaritan Counseling Center
202 E Main St Endicott

Community Meals
Johnson City
Sarah Jane Johnson Church 797-3938
308 Main Street (Parish House Entrance)
Tuesday 530PM

Endicott Area
Central United Methodist Church - 754-6060
17 Nanticoke Ave
Thursday 5PM

First United Methodist Church 748-7434
53 McKinley Ave
Saturday Noon

Endwell United Methodist Church 754-5735
3301 Watson Blvd
Monday 5-6PM

St Ambrose Church
203 Washington Ave.
Wednesday 530PM

(For full list, see: http://binghamtonfloodrelief.blogspot.com/2006/07/community-meals-available.html)
Still researching. Please contact me if you know of any other community meals in JC.

Community Food Pantries
7/21 - US Post Office is holding a state-wide food drive to stock 50 pantries in Broome, Tioga and Delaware Counties on 7/25. Thank them!

Salvation Army 722-2987
130 Washington St
M-F 9-2 Can be served once per 2 months
Bread Distribution - M-F 11-12

Still Researching. If you know of any in JC, please contact me.

Endicott Area
St Ambrose 754-2330
203 Washington Ave
M&W 130-3

Our Lady of Good Counsel 748-7417
701 W Main Street
Call in Advance

The Food Pantry at The Learning Center E 429-0041
1000 Jenkins St
T&F 10-12
Tr 530-7

(for full list, see: http://binghamtonfloodrelief.blogspot.com/2006/07/independent-food-pantries.html)

Small Business Resource -
http://www.nylovessmallbiz.com/resources.asp
7/15 Grants are now becoming available for large business (100+ employed) and small or not-for-profits for cleanup replace/repair. 800-STATE-NY
IRS Payment Delay
http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060711/BUSINESS/60711001
7/12 Business Flood Grant Information - must apply for the $5000 grant first and file this as addendum. Apply by 9/5/06. 50% upon approval - 50% upon proof of completion of work. Some Non-Profits can also apply. Go to NYS Disaster Assistance Center for more info or:www.empire.state.ny.us/pdf/flood_grant/application7-7-6b.pdf
7/21 SCORE
Business Counseling - help you get assistance applications in before 9/1 deadline.
Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce - 607-772-8860
Tioga County Chamber of Commerce - 607-687-2020
7/28 Chamber Of Commerce
The Chamber has reached out to as many of our business members as possible via e-mail and by telephone to find out who was affected by the disaster and what kinds of assistance or supplies they need. We are also compiling a list of companies that can offer assistance or supplies. Lastly, we are endeavoring to call Chamber member businesses in the hardest hit areas of Broome County that have not had the chance to contact us with their status and/or needs. A full status report will be posted on the "Business Disaster Relief Info" page of our website. A list of disaster relief assistance available to businesses will be posted on the "Business Disaster Relief Info" page of our website.

Useful Information For Citizens
8/4 Immediate Gap Financing
http://www.fhlbny.com/
$250 Million for Disaster Relief Committed By the FHLBNY
July 12, 2006 New York, New York – The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York today announced a commitment to provide immediate gap financing to begin the process of rebuilding while insurance settlements are being worked out. Up to $250 million in disaster relief funds is being made available through its Community Lending Programs (CLP). Local member lenders can tap these low cost loans to meet the short, medium, and long term funding needs of communities designated as FEMA disaster areas. Several designated communities in Upstate New York and Western New Jersey have been hard hit by recent severe flooding. The $250 million CLP commitment can specifically be used for housing, small business and economic development lending.
The only banks I found in Broome County on their list of partners is Visions Credit Union located on McKinley Ave in Endicott and Partner's Trust in Binghamton.
7/25 Housing Assistance
First Ward Action Council assisting flood victims
607-772-2850
fwac-admin@stny.rr.com
Grants Available Through First Ward Action Council
http://pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060803/NEWS01/608030346/1006
Avoiding Heat Related Illness - Please Read!
http://katrinanetworking.blogspot.com/2006/04/avoiding-heat-related-illness.html
Recovering Vital Documents
http://www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/PublicSafety/Hurricane_Katrina_Recovery/Vital_Docs.shtml Cleaning
http://binghamtonfloodrelief.blogspot.com/2006/07/articles-regarding-cleaning.html
Coping With The Stress
http://binghamtonfloodrelief.blogspot.com/2006/07/coping-with-stress.html
Choosing a Contractor
http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060706/NEWS01/60706017
7/15 Please also see www.sthbra.com for ways to choose a contractor.
Free Flood Legal Advice added 7/15
Broome County Bar Association 607-723-6331
7/21 Protect Your Credit
http://binghamtonfloodrelief.blogspot.com/2006/07/protecting-your-credit-rating.html
7/15 Section 8 Housing for flood victims
TOU Planning Dept. - 3111 E Main Street - Endwell - 607-786-2985
Must prove Town of Union Residency, Meet normal Sec 8 requirements, Apply by 7/31

The Endwell Church of Christ - cleanup assistance
3600 Country Club Road (at Hooper Road)
Endwell, 748-6602.
Those seeking assistance should go to the church between 5 and 8 p.m. any day (including Saturday and Sunday) to complete an assistance request form.

The Broome County Public Library will not be charging for overdue, lost, or damaged library materials that occured as a result of the flooding.
778-6401 or 778-6400

7/10 The George F. Johnson Memorial (Endicott) is reserving one of its public access computer stations for patrons to file online applications for flood aid from FEMA. Times are limited to one hour
757-5350
1001 Park St.
M-Tr 9-9; F 9-5

The Town of Union will pick up flood-related debris Wednesdays and Saturdays until further notice on Shady Drive and surrounding vicinity, Fairmont Park and West Corners.

Grant Information
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/grant_info.shtm
http://binghamtonfloodrelief.blogspot.com/2006/07/community-and-agency-grant.html
http://binghamtonfloodrelief.blogspot.com/2006/07/fema-aid.html

Volunteering
Red Cross of Southern Tier
607-785-7207
First Call For Help
607-729-9100 or 1-800-227-5353
8-4

Donating
For Animals:
http://binghamtonfloodrelief.blogspot.com/2006/07/animal-disaster-relief.html
For Humans:
http://binghamtonfloodrelief.blogspot.com/2006/07/what-to-donate.html
7/25 Apartments and Housing needed
First Ward Action Council
607-772-2850
fwac-admin@stny.rr.com