The Manhattan Times

Fallen trees were a common sight throughout the city in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Photo: QPHOTONYC

* NYC tap water remains safe to drink, but it is more heavily chlorinated than usual and may taste different.

* The City’s 911 system has been on overload, mostly because of an excessive amount of non-emergency calls such as reports of downed trees.

* For non-life threatening issues please call 311.

• The MTA will be restoring limited bus service today at 5:00pm.  No fares will be charged for the time being.
• TO REPORT DAMAGE
• If your home or business has sustained damage from the storm you may qualify for assistance.   To file a report, fill out this form on the City’s website: http://goo.gl/MkvMS
• TO VOLUNTEER
• The City needs volunteers for a wide variety of purposes.  If you can help, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name, email address and borough.
• To volunteer with the Red Cross’s relief efforts, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• TO DONATE BLOOD
• To schedule a blood donation or get more information about giving blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
• TO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
• To make a financial contribution towards Red Cross relief efforts:  visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.