Where to Get Info, How to Help

September 17, 2001

AIRLINES:

Check with carriers for revised schedules and flights.

United Airlines, for passenger information, 800-932-8555.

Family members of passengers, call American Airlines, 800-245-0999.

MISSING RESCUE WORKERS:

The Uniformed EMTs and Paramedics, Fire Department of New York union has established a hotline for families of missing EMS workers in New York City. Call 718-609-9217, 9218 or 9219.

NATIONAL GUARD:

Members should call 518-786-4581 for information.

MAIL SERVICE:

Post offices in the following ZIP codes have reopened: 10002, 10003, 10009, 10011, 10012-10013, 10014. The following remain closed: 10004, 10008, 10007, 10038, 10005.

Arrangements are being made for alternative mail pickups and will be announced today.

Postal employees may call an emergency number: 212-330-3615.

BLOOD DONATIONS:

Call The Red Cross at 718-558-0053 or 800-GIVE-BLOOD; or call the New York Blood Center at 800-933-BLOOD; or contact America's Blood Centers at 888-BLOOD-88 for information on donating.

To give blood, contact the American Red Cross at 800-448-3543 or 800-272-4543; or call America's Blood Centers at 888-256-6388.

Other sites: North Shore University Hospital, Forest Hills, 718-830-4053.

TRANSPORTATION:

MTA subways and buses: 718-330-1234. Limited service below 14th Street in Manhattan.

Long Island Rail Road is operating on a normal schedule, although there may be minor delays. Call 718-217-LIRR.

AMTRAK: 800-872-7245