Young Israel of Woodmere-Survey

Many YIW members hurt by Hurricane Sandy continue to be impacted by the slow and difficult process of recovery. We have created a survey to help us understand the needs of our members so that we will be better able to assist them in their rehabilitation.

Additionally, the Five Towns and Far Rockaway Jewish community is gathering data about the damage sustained by the greater community during Hurricane Sandy. This information may enable the Five Towns / Far Rockaway communities to obtain additional funding from potential outside sources.

We therefore ask every YIW member household affected by the storm to please take a few minutes and fill out this very important survey. Be assured that your answers will remain confidential. If you prefer anonymity, please fill out the form anyway.

Rabbi Hershel Billet
Rabbi Shalom Axelrod
Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt
Rabbi Eliyahu Wolf
Eli Hersch, President
Shlomo Zuller, Chairman of the Board
Daniel Frankel, Executive Director

If you prefer to remain anonymous, you may skip to the first survey question below.

Contact Info

First Name:
Last Name:
Street Address:
City, State and Zip:
Phone:
Email Address:

Survey questions

1. Are you still out of your home? Yes No

2. If you are still out of your home, when do you expect to return (for example March 2013 or Spring 2013)?

3. If you are currently in your home, are you without any home essentials? Yes No

If you answered Yes, please check if you are still without any of the following home essentials:

Boiler/hot water heater
Working kitchen
Washing machine/dryer
Other Explain

4. Please check one category that best describes the damage to your home.

Category #1:

Minor water damage requiring only minimal sheet rock replacement, items stored in a garage, crawl space, etc.

Category #2:

Flooded basement resulting in loss of mechanical equipment, electrical systems, appliances, stored items, and sheet rock replacement.

Category #3:

Everything above plus first floor damage including living room, kitchen, dining room, etc.

Category #4:

Everything above plus significant structural damage.

5. Please check the appropriate box/boxes that best describe your current situation.

We are working through the process on our own
We are in need of financial assistance
We are in need of legal advice
We are in need of insurance advice
We would benefit from either counseling or a support group

6. Please describe any other storm related issues you would like the shul to be aware of.

7. Did you register with FEMA? Yes No

8. Do you have flood insurance? Yes No

9. Did you apply for a SBA-disaster home and personal property loan? Yes No

10. What is your expected loss after any insurance and FEMA reimbursements?

Losses between $500-$10,000
Losses between $10,000-$50,000
Losses between $50,000-$100,000
Losses between $100,000-$150,000
Losses between $150,000-$200,000
Losses greater than $200,000

11. Are you comfortable with one of the shul Rabbis contacting you? Yes No

Additional Comments:

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