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Emergency Services

*Effective October 19, 2026, the ECDSS Emergency Services unit has re-located to 460 Main St., 2nd floor.

The unit had previously been located on the fourth floor of Rath Building, 158 Pearl St., Buffalo. Application drop boxes remain available on the first floor of 95 Frankin St. as well as the first floor of 460 Main St. (new location). 


Emergency Services Benefits

Applications for Emergency Assistance may be:

 

Fax

Faxed to 716-858-6852

 

Mail

Mailed to Erie County Department of Social Services
Unit FA6/75000
P.O. Box 120
Buffalo NY 14201-0120

 

In Person

Dropped off at first floor - 95 Franklin St.

-OR-

Dropped off at first floor - 460 Main St. 

Please provide a reliable phone number on your application.  We will attempt to contact you the same day for an interview. 

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