I want to donate more in support of Hurricane Sandy, but I'm concerned that while the Red Cross and the NYC Mayor's Fund are probably getting a ton of love, there are other charities in the city that are in dire straights as a result of the hurricane. (Or just in general.) What smaller, local NYC charities need our support the most?
posted by tweebiscuit
on Nov 6, 2012 -
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Aside from donating money, is there anything that I can do to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 2, 2012 -
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I’m currently in NY in an apartment without water, sewage, heat or electricity. I’m living elsewhere until my area gets these services back. As I understood it, an apartment without these sorts of things (not to mention the stench of sewage and sea water eating away at the belongings in the floor below and the mold that must be growing there – I think the tenants down there are simply walking away and not cleaning up) is considered uninhabitable. Aren’t renters, by law, not obligated to pay rent until these issues are fixed?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 2, 2012 -
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flooding / storm surge question: Flood waters in fiance's Brooklyn/Greenpoint location are about 2' away by depth, half a block by walking. Is water likely to rise more?
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posted by amtho
on Oct 29, 2012 -
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I'm scheduled to fly (home) from San Francisco to Washington, DC (Dulles) on Monday night. How screwed am I, what should I expect, and what plans should I be making right now?
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posted by schmod
on Oct 26, 2012 -
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How do subsequent insurance claims work in conjunction with previous claims? Isaacy Details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 29, 2012 -
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What are my responsibilities and my landlord's responsibilities in the aftermath of a flood?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 30, 2011 -
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What kind of structure could be built to permit up-close observation of a hurricane?
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posted by LonnieK
on Aug 27, 2011 -
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With Hurricane Irene approaching, what's the best course of action for someone still on the Staten Island shore?
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posted by Rhaomi
on Aug 27, 2011 -
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We're supposed to fly from JFK to MCO on Sunday evening. Except now there is a hurricane. What's our best course of action?
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posted by Andrhia
on Aug 23, 2011 -
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I'm going to New Orleans for 4 days this spring and I am fascinated by Hurricane Katrina. What should I read before I go and what should I do while in New Orleans?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Feb 22, 2010 -
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Is it OK (consequence-free) for my condo association to delay all roof shingle replacements until January?
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posted by amtho
on Aug 10, 2009 -
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Does zip code 77006 (in Houston) have power? How could I find out if a certain address has power yet?
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posted by rmless
on Sep 24, 2008 -
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What food should I buy in preparation for Hurricane Ike, and how should I eat it?
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posted by jschu
on Sep 10, 2008 -
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I'll have some free time (a week) after Labor Day (Sept. 1). I really really like Miami Beach; I have been there several times in the winter and once in early July. Will hurricane season make a short trip right after Labor Day this year a nightmare? I don't mind really hot/humid weather I do mind hurricanes... Even if the weather is O.K., will South Beach be dead anyway? I can't go earlier than that, and I can't go later. Personal experiences of Miami Beach in September and good weather resources welcome. Thanks!!!
posted by PenguinBukkake
on May 20, 2008 -
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I am in need of current and historical facts and numbers regarding Hurricane Katrina. For example, how many people are still living in FEMA trailers? How many people have left New Orleans for good? Also, historical numbers, how many homes were destroyed? How many people were left homeless? etc.
Thanks
posted by captainscared
on Jul 14, 2007 -
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What type of wood should we use for historically-appropriate exterior window shutters? Details inside, special interest for those in hurricane-prone coastal areas.
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posted by Robert Angelo
on Jun 6, 2006 -
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TravelFilter: Any advice for traveling to New Orleans over spring break with college students for a service project?
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posted by Smarson
on Feb 20, 2006 -
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Was wondering if anyone knew the Australian name for a hurricane/tropical storm/typhoon/cyclone. I have tried google-ing this but can't seem to find anything but lists of hurricane names... it came up over dinner last week and has been driving me mad!
posted by dazedandconfused
on Jan 17, 2006 -
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My Dad got spanked by Wilma pretty hard. I rounded up some supplies and want to send them to him. Do any of the major shippers offer help/discounts for p2p hurricane aid?
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posted by neilkod
on Oct 26, 2005 -
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I've just been asked to deploy to New Orleans as a Red Cross volunteer (mi).
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posted by efalk
on Oct 22, 2005 -
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The Red Cross requires a three-week hitch, getting me back two days too late for my calendar. FEMA
doesn't want help. I'm told that there are organizations across the country who are looking for volunteers to help with all manner of aid for Katrina victims. I just need a floor to sleep on and three squares, and I'll work 18 hours days feeding dogs or helping people fill out paperwork or cook food or whatever. Can anybody point me to some such organizations?
posted by waldo
on Sep 13, 2005 -
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I'd like to donate to the Katrina relief effort. I don't have a credit card, but am set up with Paypal. Paypal seems to want me to donate to the United Way.
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posted by jikel_morten
on Sep 7, 2005 -
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Heartless Bastard filter: Who stands to make beaucoup cash money from the New Orleans disaster?
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posted by mds35
on Sep 6, 2005 -
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Amid the original concerns about a Cat 3 or higher hurricane hitting New Orleans was the above-ground cemetery circumstances in the city. I'm not sure this thread could be any more ghoulish than what the status quo is but, has anyone heard anything about the status of the cemeteries in New Orleans?
posted by Jazznoisehere
on Sep 3, 2005 -
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I am looking for a recording of a recent radio interview with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin on radio with WWL's Garland Robinette. The interview took place sometime around 6 or 6:30 am UTC (- or roughly a half hour to an hour ago as I am posting this), and is the most amazing thing I've ever heard from a politician. Some quick-on-the-draw person must have recorded it.
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posted by taz
on Sep 2, 2005 -
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The hurricane has my mother remembering a saying from back in the 1930s or 1940s. She says men who were trying to show off their muscles (flexing, striking a pose) would commonly say "Powerful Katrina!" Somewhat in the way I guess we might make a Popeye joke. Try Googling "Powerful Katrina" today of course and I get only hurricane news. Does anyone know: Is the phrase from an old comic strip, radio show, an opera, or did my mom dream the whole thing?
posted by GaelFC
on Sep 1, 2005 -
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The son of Hurricane Ivan ?. Apparently the forces which generated Ivan respawned a tropical storm near Texas. To mefi meteoreologist, is this a first time event or there's some precedent ?
posted by elpapacito
on Sep 23, 2004 -
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