New York 1 reports that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a disaster assistance center to help those affected by the tornado that tore through the city on August 8th.

FEMA has officially designated Brooklyn and Queens eligible for federal assistance. The center is located at 552 59th Street in Sunset Park. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Residents can register for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA or by going to www.fema.gov.