Piermont, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Applicant Services Program Specialist Miriam Zayas (center) helps Hurricane Sandy survivors Euchline Filsaine (left) and Jean Filsaine (right) apply for assistance at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Piermont, NY, December 1, 2012. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Kleponis/ FEMA