FEMA Relief Information for WTC Victims, Sept 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

State benefits offered II to WTC victims lb' iiS The New York State Crime Victims Board (CVB) provides awards for physically injured victims and families of deceased yt' •tsi victims of the World Trade Center attack. It also will pay for counseling for

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Benefits include; ■ ex •Reasonable burial expenses, including

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Debris removal continues as workers search through the J.2 million tons ofsteel, glass and p memorials •Loss of earnings, or loss of support. This is capped at $600 per week and concretefrom the World Trade Center terrorist attack site. $30,000 total •Medical expenses •Counseling for victims and family Empire State Development Corporation: members •Lost or destroyed personal property Business recovery assistance available essential to the health, welfare or safety of the victim, up to $500 of which $ 100 Gov. George E. Pataki has directed the The Real Estate Board of New York is also can be for cash. This benefit is limited Empire State Development Corp. (ESDC), providing businesses with relocation the state’s economic development agency, assistance at www.rebnv.coro. to those who were personally injured, or to lead a coordinated effort to assist those over 60 years of age, under 18, or businesses affected by the horrific tragedy. The state banking department recommends disabled that financial institutions consider modify­ •Rehabilitative occupational training The governor designated the state 800-1 ing existing loans to borrowers, waiving LOVE NY (800-456-8369) toll-free phone penalties or fees or making other temporary The board can issue an emergency number as a means for New York businesses adjustments for customers affected by this award if it appears a victim is eligible and and companies that were displaced or disaster. Financial institutions needing the victim would suffer undue hardship otherwise impacted by the attack to acquire additional guidance should contact the absent the emergency award. business assistance information. Companies department’s Albany office at that wish to donate goods, services or 518-473-6160. space also can call the hotline. Crime Victims Board workers are at the Finally, Gov. Pataki has directed the State following locations to assist in complet­ Businesses may come to ESDC’s offices at Dept, of Taxation and Finance to postpone a ing claims; the Disaster Assistance 633 Third Avenue where a Business variety of tax filing and paymant deadlines Service Center, 141 Worth St. Manhat­ Resource Center (BRC) has been estab­ by up to 90 days for taxpayers affected by tan; Pier 94 at 55“' Street and 12“’ lished. Businesses may also be served at 80 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Avenue, Manhattan; and 55 Hanson Pine Street and 110 William Street. The BRCs Place, 10* Floor, Brooklyn. There are and hotline are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Disaster assistance also offices in Albany and Buffalo.

benefits will not Victims who need information on the ESDC in cooperation with CoStar Group is offering affected New York City businesses affect your eligibility closest CVB office can call 1-800-247- access to its database of New York area leasing brokers and available office proper­ for Social Security, 8035. Forms and information can be found on the internet at ties in New York City. To access the data­ welfare, food stamps www.cvb.state.ny.us. There are also base, users should visit the ESDC Web site at www.nylovesbiz.com or other many local programs funded by the Crime Victims Board, such as Safe federal benefits Horizons at 1-800-621-4673, that can assist victims in filing claims.

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