Now that state grant programs for Hurricane Ida are finally out, we’ve been hosting community meetings in some of our state’s hard-hit towns (learn more and RSVP to attend a meeting here). Thank you so much to everyone who’s attended so far! We’ve had some great questions come out of these meetings, and we’re working Read More »
IDA RECOVERY
Tell Your State Reps: Get storm survivors home–and let them stay.
Everyone deserves a full and fair recovery. We need a mortgage forbearance and aid that covers all of us, so storm survivors can get home and stay home. In the decade between Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Ida, survivors are struggling to get home and whole. We know best what’s broken with our disaster recovery Read More »
What’s the story with FEMA’s Ida Rental Assistance?
What’s the story with FEMA’s Ida Rental Assistance? After natural disasters like Hurricane Ida, FEMA typically provides an initial rental assistance payment for those displaced from their homes by the storm, as well as up to 18 months more of rental assistance for people who remain displaced. If you’re wondering, “What gives? I’ve never even Read More »
Was your insurance claim underpaid or denied? Learn how to self advocate
Was your insurance claim underpaid or denied? Learn how to self advocate Storm survivors need and deserve flood insurance that works for us, not against us. We’re still working to make that a reality. BUT, in the meantime, there are resources out there to support you as you navigate insurance. The American Policyholder Association (APA) Read More »
Dos nuevos proyectos de ley sobre la recuperación de tormentas en 2023
De las grandes victorias de Ida al mayor Sandyversario que hemos tenido hasta ahora, ha sido un año increíble para nuestro Equipo Organizador sobre Tormentas. ¡Y tenemos mucho entusiasmo por continuar la lucha en 2023! Actualmente, estamos trabajando en dos nuevos proyectos de ley para avanzar con la recuperación de Sandy e Ida.
Three new bills for storm recovery in 2023
From big Ida wins to the biggest Sandyversary we’ve had so far, it’s been an amazing year for our Storm Organizing team. And we’re so excited to continue the fight in 2023! Right now, we’re working on two new bills to move things forward for both Sandy and Ida recovery.
Defensores en NJ exigen mejoras a FEMA por los fallos en la ayuda después de Ida
Los defensores que trabajan con los sobrevivientes del Huracán Ida quieren que FEMA proporcione de inmediato más asistencia de vivienda a los residentes desplazados en Nueva Jersey.
Advocates in NJ demand fixes from FEMA after Ida aid falls short
Advocates in NJ demand fixes from FMA after Ida aid falls short | Gothamist | December 16, 2022 By Karen Yi Advocates working with survivors of Hurricane Ida want FEMA to immediately provide more housing assistance to displaced residents in New Jersey. Nine groups sent a letter to FEMA representatives this month, expressing concerns that fewer Read More »
El tiempo se acaba demasiado pronto para la asistencia de Ida
El tiempo se acaba demasiado pronto para la asistencia de Ida | NJ.com | December 12, 2022 Por Maryann Morris, Manville Como sobreviviente del Huracán Ida, me sorprendió saber que menos de 200 sobrevivientes desplazados por Ida en Nueva Jersey están recibiendo asistencia continua para el alquiler (durante hasta 18 meses) a través de FEMA. Read More »
Time runs out too soon for Ida assistance
Time runs out too soon for Ida assistance | NJ.com | December 12, 2022 By Maryann Morris, Manville As a Hurricane Ida survivor, I was shocked to learn that fewer than 200 displaced Ida survivors in New Jersey are receiving continued rental assistance (up to 18 months) through FEMA. The Gothamist website estimated that more than 19,500 Read More »