Politics & Government

Cuomo: Transitional Housing Extended Again for Sandy Victims

FEMA approves another extension; this time until May 1, says New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.

At the request of the State of New York, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved an additional 17-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program.

The extension allows eligible survivors from Hurricane Sandy who can't return to their homes to stay in participating hotels or motels.

The new checkout date for those in the TSA program is May 1, 2013.

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FEMA will call applicants eligible for the extension to notify them of the new checkout date.

“Nearly six months after Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc for residents caught in its destructive path, the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program continues to be a vital resource for New Yorkers who still need housing assistance,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a release about this new extension on April 11.

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"This extension will provide them with a temporary place to stay while they continue to get their lives back to normal," Cuomo added.

This is a short-term program that places families in hotels while they work toward a longer-term housing plan.

To be eligible for TSA, survivors must first apply for federal assistance through FEMA by:

  • Registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
  • Registering via smartphone or tablet by using the FEMA app or going to m.fema.gov.
  • Registering by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), (TTY 800-462-7585).

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