Where to Get Information, Help

September 15, 2001

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.

MISSING PERSONS:

American Red Cross, Nassau chapter, will take missing person inquiries for the World Trade Center attack at 516-747-3500 ext. 385 and 387. Inquiries for people missing at the Pentagon can be made at 800-888-6967.

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.

PORT AUTHORITY:

For family members of missing employees: 973-565-5505, 5506 or 5507.

VICTIM INFORMATION:

Family members or victims can contact the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crimes' Family Assistance Center at 800-331-0075.

The two largest businesses in the World Trade Center have established emergency numbers for family member of employees and relatives to contact:

Blue Cross Blue Shield 866-761-8365

Morgan Stanley 888-883-4391

COUNSELING:

Suffolk County Health Services, 631-853-8560.

South Oaks Hospital: 631-264 4000, Ext. 6053 or 6054

COPE, a 24-hour hotline: 888-775-COPE (2673)

Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, 516-798-8525.

Medicare, Medicaid recipients and Child Health Plus members having trouble obtaining services should call 800-331-7767.