Yes, and thanks for your patience also; that part of my post was implied for those who initiated the hoax rumor.
Very happy things are back on track.
As reported by WABC radio NY this morning:
Apparently some fire stations in Jersey and elsewhere are training volunteers for two-week stints in affected areas. I would think at this stage it would mainly demo and clean up.
So for all you who can ... it's a hands-on opportunity to help. Will report main contact when found.
Some of our firefighters are down there already and the Yankees gave 1 million (could've given more, but better than nothing).