PortSide NY provides a detailed resource section with info on how to prepare for a flood (short and long term), an overview of resiliency plans for Red Hook including NYCHA’s, maps that show Sandy flooding and damage to trees.
In need of an AC this summer? Check out 311’s GetCool program which offers the purchase and installation of an AC unit or a fan.
You can apply for benefits in the following ways:
- By phone, find your local district contact here.
- New York City residents can also apply in person at their local district.
- New Yorkers can also apply online here.
For a complete list of cooling stations this summer, visit here.
This website provides a map of where to hydrate, refresh, and stay in the shade