New hurricane relief emergency center

Health & Human Services one-stop 'relief to recovery' center to open at Farmingdale state College through L.I. VOAD Tuesday, Nov. 6 to Saturday, Nov. 10. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHAT:

In an extraordinary Long Island joint effort among several major social service and non-profit agencies and other organizations through LI VOAD (Voluntary Organization Assisting in Disaster), a brand new initiative called Health & Human Services One Stop Relief to Recovery will offer critical services and items all in one location to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. Visitors will have access to food, water, blankets, financial and legal advice, mental health care, Internet capabilities and other services. Mini vans will make pick-ups for residents on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the following locations:

· Gemelli’s parking lot on Montauk Highway in Babylon, 10:00-10:15 a.m., 11:30-11:45 a.m., 1:00-1:15 p.m.

· Amityville High School in Amityville, 10:00-10:15 a.m., 11:30-11:45 a.m., 1:00-1:15 p.m.

WHO:

Island Harvest

The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island

Bethpage Federal Credit Union

Family Service League

United Way of Long Island

LI VOAD

Touro Legal Services

Other agencies to join

WHEN:

Health & Human Services One Stop Relief to Recovery Kick-Off:

Tuesday, November 6 from 11 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Farmingdale State College, SUNY

2350 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735

ROOSEVELT HALL, VISITOR PARKING LOT 9