PENNSYLVANIA
American Red Cross
Susquehanna County Chapter
6 Public Ave.
Montrose, PA 18801
Broome County
Broome County residents can dump flood-damaged household debris in the Broom County Landfile, Town of
Nanticoke, without paying the tipping fee.
Hours:
7 am - 5 pm through Saturday
Colesville
Dumpsters are available at:
Smith Barn, Rte. 7, Harpursville
School House Road, Center Village
High School Parking Lot, Harpursville
Harmony Park, Doraville
Across from the United Methodist Church, Ouaquaga
Fenton
Put your debris out on the curb for pickup.
Then call:
Highway Garage
648-5080
Leave a message with your name and address.
Union
Flood-related pickups will occur Wednesday and Saturday in the Shady Drive area, Fairmont Park and West
Corners. In other areas, flood debris pickups will occur on a rotating basis after the crews have
finished their regular pickups. Yard-waste pickups are suspended until further notice.
Vestal
Dumpsters are available at:
Loretta Land and North Road, Castle Gardens
Front St.: Near Roberts St. and in the 200 block
Ideal Terrace and Pearl St.
Town highway crews will also pick up debris on the curb.
Chenango County
Tipping fees will be waived at the county landfill for flood debris. Put your "white goods" (appliances)
in a separate area so they can later be transferred to a different location. Private haulers, use the
Town of Pharsalia landfill.
Delaware County
As of Thursday morning, 7/6, we don't know if any sites are available. Officials were reportedly setting
up hazardous waste collection sites for petroleum at Hancock Central School bus garage, and for
petroleum and household waste at the Deposit Department of Public works.
Tioga County
Town of Owego
Put debris (except appliances) on the curb for pickup. Damaged appliances will be picked up at a later
time.
According to Broome County Social Services, cash or in-kind assistance, provided for flood-related
relief, to people living in counties designated as Federal Disaster Areas
will NOT be counted as income or assets when determining eligibility for
Medicaid, SSI, or related benefits for a limited time period, as described
below. Such assistance may include FEMA grants, NYS Individual and Family grants, and grants from local
municipalities or charities.
Time Limitation: Generally, you have 9 months to expend any cash assistance
received. Cash will be counted as income after 9 months unless you apply for, and receive, an extension
for another 9 months. You can only get an extension for "good cause", meaning that due to circumstances
beyond your control, you could not contract for, or complete, necessary repairs or replacements. The
original purpose for which you received the assistance won't affect your eligibility. So, for example,
if your car and your house were both damaged in the flood, and you receive a check from your auto
insurance company to cover repairs to your car, you can decide not to fix the car and apply that money
to repairs to your house instead. But you must at least contract for those home repairs within 9 months
of when you receive the money, or apply for and receive a further 9-month extension, in order for that
insurance check to be excluded as income for your benefits eligibility purposes.
A federal law, the "McKinney-Vento Act", mandates that students displaced from their home districts due
to natural disaster can continue attend school in, and receive all school-related services from, their
home districts as long as their temporary housing is within a 50-mile radius of the home district.
After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Children respond to trauma in many different ways. Some may have reactions very soon after
the event; others may seem to be doing fine for weeks or months, and then begin to show
worrisome behavior. Knowing the signs that are common at different ages can help parents and
teachers to recognize problems and respond appropriately.
Helping Children
Cope with Stress This fact sheet discusses children’s reactions to stress and coping
strategies.
Supporting Families
Following a Disaster (PDF) The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide a better
understanding of a disaster and the impact it may have on families.
Understanding the Impact
of Disasters on the Lives of Children and Youth (PDF) The purpose of this fact sheet is
to offer parents and others who work with children and youth an understanding of the impact
of a natural disaster, such as a drought, on the lives of young people.
Encouraging Family
Communication After a Disaster (PDF) Good family communication is necessary to
effectively work together to prevent or respond to crises. This fact sheet offers ways of
developing communication skills that help families not only to survive crises, but also to
improve their daily lives.
Family Financial
Management - Interventions Following a Disaster (PDF) The purpose of this fact sheet is
to present some ways to deal with a financial crisis if it occurs. It will explain how to
develop a financial plan, how to talk to creditors, and ways to make extra income.
Family Survival in the 21st Century (Resiliency Activity) Instructions on an activity to
help families identify their resiliency strengths.
Strategies for
Parents and Teachers During disasters, many families suffer from the onset of sudden
stress. Severe stress can disrupt functioning. Overtime, relief from stress enables families
to eventually reestablish equilibrium. Informed intervention can speed up this process and
in many instances can prevent serious problems later.
Stress Management After a
Disaster (PDF) The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce information on the
symptoms of stress, and how individuals can effectively manage their stress.
