Superstorm Sandy Relief: How You Can Help

Floridians know firsthand the devastation of storms and hurricanes. Superstorm Sandy spared little mercy for many residents in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, especially in coastal and low-lying areas.
Patch gathered some local resources if you want to help in relief efforts.
Volunteers in New Jersey are being coordinated through an emergency response hotline, 1-800-JERSEY-7 (1-800-537-7397). Alternate numbers, for when the hotline isn’t staffed, include 609-775-5236 and 908-303-0471 or emails can be sent to Rowena.Madden@sos.state.nj.us.
The New York City agency NYC Service is coordinating volunteers for various relief projects in New York City. Go to its Facebook page or email nycservice@cityhall.nyc.gov with your name and email address.
The American Red Cross is collecting funds and coordinating blood

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