Hurricane Sandy is said to be the most damaging hurricane recorded in U. S. history. There appears, however, to be some dispute as to whether Hurricane Katrina holds that dubious honor. The cost of the storm, estimated by private firms …
New Jersey officials are warning would-be car buyers to be careful about buying vehicles that may have been damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The state’s motor vehicle commission has seen a near 6,000 percent increase in flood-damaged and salvage vehicle titles …
The response to natural disasters and other emergencies in American Indian communities is expected to improve thanks to legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama. Tribes are now able to seek federal disaster aid directly from the president rather …
New York’s attorney general says a growing number of people are seeking legal assistance for battles with insurance companies over damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Wednesday that he is awarding $743,000 in grants to 18 …
Three months after Superstorm Sandy, thousands of victims in New York and New Jersey are stuck in limbo. Some are waiting for the heat to come back on or for insurance money to come through. Others are waiting for loans …
In case Superstorm Sandy did not convince risk experts that hurricane categories are not useful predictors of potential storm surge levels, a NOAA executive hammered home the point at a recent insurance conference. “We recently have stopped attaching storm surge …
New York City lawmakers are looking to crack down on criminals who exploit disasters to enrich themselves through frauds, burglary or other schemes. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and several colleagues said Monday they planned to introduce a proposal on …
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved nearly $800 million in disaster assistance for Superstorm Sandy survivors in New Jersey. More than $300 million in housing assistance was approved for more than 52,000 people. FEMA says more than 40 apartments …
About 35,000 homes and businesses in New York City and Westchester County are being added to flood zones under new preliminary federal maps. They’re expected to affect flood insurance rates and zoning rules. FEMA released revised maps Monday for parts …
Police say two thieves have been arrested in New York City for stealing relief supplies intended for victims of Superstorm Sandy. The Staten Island Advance reports that the two men were arrested Friday at the Christian Pentecostal Church on Staten …