Municipal Closures - Program
Tornado-Related Disaster Resources
DSS office in Rome is closed, Utica office remains open. Temporary county offices are located at 100 W Dominick Street (former Berkshire Bank building), open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm until 7/26 and 8:30am-4:30 starting 7/29. Can be reached by phone at 315-356-2800
Travel/Transportation - Program
Tornado-Related Disaster Resources
TravelTo report trees blocking roads, contact DPW at 315-339-7635The curfew has been liftedTransportationUnited Way of Mohawk Valley is offering free Lyft rides up $26 (will be charged for any cost over $26) up until 8pm (rides can be scheduled for later than 8pm).Call: 315-733-4691Request a ride online: https://rupass.paperform.co/
Clothing/Supplies - Program
Tornado-Related Disaster Resources
Rome Church of Christ has food boxes, spray bleach, diapers, laundry detergent, scrub brushes, water, emergency blankets, and pillows. Pick up by appointment, call 315-271-5993Center for Family Life and Recovery, 201 W Dominick Street, Rome, is providing tarps and clothing from 8am-6pmConnected Community Schools, 207 North James Street, Rome, is providing diapers, wipes, and personal hygiene products from 9am-6pmSalvation Army, 410 W Dominick Street, Rome, is providing vouchers for their …
Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 2 - Agency
1 World Trade Center
New York, NY
Manages federal efforts to reduce the loss of life through a comprehensive, all-hazards emergency management program of emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - Program
Herkimer County Department of Social Services
301 North Washington Street
Suite 2110
Herkimer, NY
Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than ¼ tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days’ supply of wood, pellets, or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts …
