Super Storm Sandy

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a series of storm resiliency measures and energy efficiency upgrades at Coney Island Hospital.

The FEMA grant to NYU is encouraging and shows that the federal government recognizes the great importance of protecting hospitals during disasters.

HHC President Alan D. Aviles was at Bellevue Hospital Center today almost one year after Hurricane Sandy to review major repair work on electrical systems and other critical areas, and to urge FEMA to make funding available for the long-term mitigation of potential future storm damage at vulnerable HHC facilities.

HHC President Alan D. Aviles today announced that the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the New York City public hospital system will exceed $800 million to cover response.