New York, NY, November 16, 2001 -- FEMA Community Relations worker Cindy Yee talks to New York residents about disaster assistance and explains how to apply by calling FEMA at 1-800-462-9029. The application deadline has been extended until January 10, 2002 to ensure that everyone who suffered losses from the Sept. 11 attack receives the financial assistance and crisis counseling they need.

Photo by Andrea Booher/ FEMA News Photo

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