The steps that residents need to take that were impacted by Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy are as follows: 1. Contact their homeowners insurance to start a claim 2. Contact their flood insurance company if they have to start a claim 3. Register for FEMA disaster assistance. They can go to a Disaster Recovery Center , register online at http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or via smart phone at m.fema.gov, or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. If they use 711-relay or Video Relay Services (VRS) call 1-800-621-3362. 4. Once registered, FEMA will sent … [Read more...] about Steps To Follow Post Hurricane
Archives for November 2012
Storm Relief Supplies Requested
Below is a list of requested supplies for the affected areas. To help donate these supplies in New York contact NY State Secretary Tim McSweeney at tmcsweeney@nyaoh.com or NYS Past President Chip McLean at cmclean@nyaoh.com and in New Jersey contact NJ State President Sean Pender at sean.pender@aoh.com. Water Blankets Baby Items/Diapers Toiletries Clothing Baby Food Flashlights/ Batteries Gloves (any … [Read more...] about Storm Relief Supplies Requested
James Stephens
At midnight on the rainy night of November 24, 1865, there was hardly a soul to be seen on the streets of Dublin. Policemen on duty took shelter in doorways, blowing on their fingers to warm them in the bitter cold. Not far away and colder than the policemen six men, soaked to the skin, were waiting outside Richmond Prison. When they spoke, they spoke in whispers and watched the high wall of the prison for a signal. In a cell within the prison, a man paced back and forth. He too awaited a signal for he knew that unless plans miscarried, this was the night he was to be rescued. His name … [Read more...] about James Stephens
AOH Storm Relief Fund
Many parts of the Northeast have been devastated. Hurricane Sandy has left us with unimaginable misery in terms of destruction, dislocation, and despair. Areas with extremely high concentrations of Hibernians truly resemble war zones where dark and heatless homes faced this frigid morning with temperatures averaging 25 degrees. I realize you have seen the tremendous loss on TV. A neighbor of mine told me that when a newscaster showed people burning their own furniture to stay warm, he had to stop looking at the evening news. But we, as Hibernians, cherish an Irish Catholic legacy that … [Read more...] about AOH Storm Relief Fund
March For Life – January 25, 2013
Hibernians Respect Life! Come Stand up for LIFE and march with your Hibernian Brothers, Sisters and Friends The March for Life Washington D.C. Friday, January 25, 2013 http://www.marchforlife.org/ Breakfast at the Irish Channel 9:00am $25 500 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC, (202) 216‐0046 Special AOH rate at the Fairfield Inn and Suites $179 500 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC (202) 289‐5959 Click Here To Download Flyer … [Read more...] about March For Life – January 25, 2013
Statement From AOH National President Brendan Moore
Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Sandy up and down the East Coast. Many AOH Brothers and LAOH Sisters from Delaware to New England experienced some sort of power loss or property damage. We hope they will recover quickly. The AOH National Board is examining - through the Hibernian Charity - how best to be of assistance. We will have more information on it within the next week. For now, please say a prayer for those who live in the disaster areas, so the Good Lord will protect those who are without the basic essentials of life and may He guide the rescue to a quick … [Read more...] about Statement From AOH National President Brendan Moore