OTHER INFORMATION

Unemployment Claims

Unemployment claims are being processed normally.

Visit www.uc.pa.gov to file an unemployment claim online.

The Unemployment Compensation Service Center can be reached from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. each work day and Sundays 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 888-313-7284. TTY service is available for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing at 888-334-4046. Videophone service for individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL) is available every Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. at 717-704-8474.

Charity Scams

Beware of charity scams. There are many legitimate organizations that help during disasters, but others prey on people’s generosity.

Be wary of high pressure tactics and door-to-door solicitations; ask how much of the donations will go to the intended purpose and how much will be spent on operating expenses and fundraising.

Write checks directly to the charity; don’t give cash donations.

To check whether a charity is registered in Pennsylvania, call the Department of State’s Bureau of Charitable Organizations at 1-800-732-0999, or visit www.dos.state.pa.us and click on “charities”.