a network and hub for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in Staten IslandTumblr (3.0; @occupysandystatenisland)http://occupysandystatenisland.tumblr.com/<div> <div>Hey all &#8212;<br/><br/></div> We will open our Occupy Sandy Staten Island warehouse to drop off donations for Oklahoma.  We will accept donations until noon Saturday, when a tractor trailer will be packed to leave at 3pm.   Unneeded supplies will be turned away (no clothing!!).</div> <div></div> <div><strong>Occupy Sandy Staten Island Unity Hub</strong></div> <div><strong>551 Midland Avenue (corner of Freeborn)</strong></div> <div><strong>Staten Island, NY 10306</strong></div> <div><strong>347-201-0670</strong></div> <div></div> <div>Drop off hours:</div> <div><strong>Friday:  10am -  4pm<br/></strong></div> <div><strong>Saturday: 9 am - 12 noon (sharp!).</strong></div> <div></div> <div>Here&#8217;s an example of some of the items that will be accepted:</div> <div> <ul><li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Infant Formula</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Baby Food</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Diapers and Wipes</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Water</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Gatorade</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Non-Perishable Food</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Protein Bars</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Chainsaws</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Generators<br/></span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Axes</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Hammers</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Heavy Work Gloves</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Five Gallon Buckets</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Heavy Duty Trash Bags</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Face Masks</span></li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Sunscreen<br/></span></li> </ul></div> <ul><li>Boots</li> <li>Toiletries  </li> <li>Baby Food </li> <li>Disposable diapers </li> <li>Bleach </li> <li>Mops </li> <li>Phone chargers </li> <li>Power strips</li> <li>Extension cords</li> <li>Small riding luggage </li> <li>Cleaning Supplies </li> <li>Dog treats </li> <li>Blankets for animals </li> <li>Fresh pillows </li> <li>depends (XL) </li> <li>new underwear</li> <li>lysol wipes </li> <li>baby powder </li> <li>baby spoons </li> <li>itch ointment </li> <li>chapstick </li> <li>spray deodorant </li> <li>clorox wipes </li> <li>washcloths </li> <li>tampons </li> <li>razors </li> <li>garbage bags </li> <li>shaving cream </li> <li>body wash </li> <li>floss </li> <li>mouth wash </li> <li>hand soap</li> <li><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Infant Formula</span></li> <li> <div class="ace-line"><span class="author-g-d1z122z1iu3lwhhnqph2">Baby Food</span></div> </li> </ul><p>also, we need volunteers on Saturday from 9am to help packing, and the following packing supplies: </p> <ul><li>extra large moving cartons</li> <li>shrink wrap</li> <li>tape</li> <li>magic markers</li> <li>pallets</li> </ul><p>Thank you!</p> <p>OSSI</p>http://occupysandystatenisland.tumblr.com/post/51112771635http://occupysandystatenisland.tumblr.com/post/51112771635Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:00 -0400<a href="http://www.loansafe.org/legal-event-to-be-held-this-friday-in-new-york-city-for-low-income-and-homeless-residents-who-were-affected-by-hurricane-sandy">Legal Event to be Held This Friday in NYC for Low Income and Homeless Residents Affected by Disasters | LoanSafe</a>http://occupysandystatenisland.tumblr.com/post/49411717556http://occupysandystatenisland.tumblr.com/post/49411717556Wed, 01 May 2013 23:01:51 -0400<a href="http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/04/post_497.html">Video: Some evacuees at Staten Island hotels are on tenterhooks | SILive.com</a>http://occupysandystatenisland.tumblr.com/post/49334802762http://occupysandystatenisland.tumblr.com/post/49334802762Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:50:39 -0400<a href="http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2013/04/six-month-safter-sandy-government-funding/64676/">Six Months After Sandy, the Government Hasn't Spent Nearly as Much as It Will - 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