dojW000184.xml

dojW000184.xml

born-digital

email

yes

no

2001-11-07

Wednesday, November 07, 2001 1:32 PM
confusion


I am a victim of the 9/11 tragedy as my home is in Battery Park City. I have spent more money in the past 2 months on clothing, food, a cell phone, cleaning (professional) of my apartment, replacing a lock (broken) which I could have left unlocked had I been told to do so, taxis (as I have a disability and am mobility-challenged, exaggerated by stress), purchasing 2 hepa air purifiers recommended by my doctor and the EPA & a HEPA vaccum (same recommendation), medical expenses, and I'm sure I'm leaving something out--yet every agency I've dealt with seems to change the rules every 5 minutes--ie The Red Cross, FEMA, IFG, etc. In addition, my rent is being reduced 10% for only 1 year while the inconveniences will be there much longer. I feel that victims of this tragedy are being treated in an inconsistent manner--dependent on the mood or the moon or something. We are suffering (emotionally, physically and yes financially) however we are having difficulty receiving services and compensation.
I am trying to maintain some normalcy in my work, but it is difficult when I have to repeatedly discuss and plead my case with another person. Please reply.
Thank you.


Individual Comment
Battery Park, NY

2001-11-07