It took 15 tries for New Jersey to get Sandy grant extended
A new federal audit shows New Jersey had to submit an application to extend one post-Superstorm Sandy aid program 15 times before it was approved. Continue reading…
View ArticleSandy victims protest pace of rebuilding aid programs
Wendy Joan sported strips of red tape on her jeans and jacket to symbolize the delays she has encountered with state agencies and joined other Superstorm Sandy victims Thursday, rallying to voice their...
View ArticleUS makes 1st new payments to Sandy victims after review
The federal government has started making new payments to victims of Superstorm Sandy after a review found that some policyholders were not paid what they were due from the National Flood Insurance...
View ArticleHow to file for a Sandy flood claim review: Today's the deadline
Superstorm Sandy victims who think they were cheated out of money have until today to request a review of their flood insurance claims. Continue reading…
View ArticleDeadline for Sandy review claims extended
Superstorm Sandy victims have an extra 30 days to file a request for their flood insurance claims to be reviewed. Continue reading…
View ArticleFEMA's review of Sandy claims taking longer
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's review of Superstorm Sandy flood insurance claims is taking longer than expected, with fewer than 200 checks issued. Continue reading…
View ArticleBill would prevent mortgage foreclosures for Sandy victims
A bill heading to Gov. Chris Christie's desk would prevent mortgage foreclosure for New Jersey homeowners whose houses were damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Continue reading…
View ArticleSBA provides over 1.5 million in loans to Sandy victims
New Jersey renters, homeowners and business owners still recovering from Superstorm Sandy damage are being encouraged to apply for disaster assistance loans through the U.S. Small Business...
View ArticleAfter Sandy victims complain, FEMA tweaks flood program
After learning some hard lessons from Superstorm Sandy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency says it is reforming the way it handles appeals from disgruntled policyholders in the National Flood...
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