There is a government shutdown looming that will affect disaster recovery funding for storm survivors across the state, and programs we depend on to feed our families. We know firsthand that the government isn’t always great at doing its job. From slow disaster aid rollouts to outright eff-ups, we’ve seen our system at its worst Read More »
Tag: Flood Insurance
Jersey Shore Most Influential 2024 — Beach
Jersey Shore Most Influential 2024 — Beach / Asbury Park Press / September 25, 2023 By Jean Mikle They are the people on the front lines — and often, behind the scenes — who work diligently to keep our beaches clean and accessible to all. They are the hardworking activists and advocates who are trying Read More »
New Jersey lawmakers take aim at flood insurance rate hikes. Here’s why
New Jersey lawmakers take aim at flood insurance rate hikes. Here’s why / July 11, 2023 / Asbury Park Press By Amanda Oglesby SEA BRIGHT — Facing skyrocketing rate hikes and more homeowners dropping flood insurance coverage, a group of New Jersey lawmakers are pressing Congress to pass a bill that aims to improve the Read More »
Pallone, Menendez Announce Introduction of Bipartisan National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2023
Pallone, Menendez Announce Introduction of Bipartisan National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 / July 10, 2023 / TAPinto By TAPintoRaritan Bay Staff SEA BRIGHT, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) and Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) joined today with local leaders, advocates, and homeowners to announce the introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral National Flood Insurance Program Read More »
Frontline Families and Communities Fight for a Fair Flood Insurance Program
Flood insurance is a big deal in New Jersey – but it often underpays flood survivors when we need it most. That’s (in part) because the current flood insurance system is made for insurance companies, banks and developers, not families. Check out our presentation on what’s wrong with New Jersey’s current flood insurance system, and Read More »
1 Year Later, Ida’s Devastation Still Grips New Jersey
1 Year Later, Ida’s Devastation Still Grips New Jersey | Patch.com | September 1, 2022 30 died. Streets became rivers. Some survivors remain without their homes. And questions remain on how NJ will handle the next Ida. Josh Bakan,Patch Staff NEW JERSEY — One year ago, the remnants of Hurricane Ida gave New Jersey chaos, Read More »
‘Where’s our help?’ Manville residents frustrated over government’s slow Ida response
‘Where’s our help?’ Manville residents frustrated over government’s slow Ida response | MyCentralJersey.com | September 1, 2022 By Alexander Lewis MANVILLE – Mayor Richard Onderko, like scores of borough residents, is frustrated a year after the remnants of Hurricane Ida devastated the borough. “What’s taking so long?” the mayor said about the speed of government’s Read More »
Ida survivors still waiting for $228M pot of money a year after storm. Here’s why
Ida survivors still waiting for $228M pot of money a year after storm. Here’s why | NorthJersey.com | August 31, 2022 By Ashley Balcerzak The insurance payout and a government loan were nowhere near close to what Maryann Morris needed to repair her Manville home, which was inundated with 3 feet of murky water from Read More »
Ida, 1 Year Later – Families Still Fighting to Get Home
Ida, 1 Year Later – Families Still Fighting to Get Home | NJ101.5.com Maryann Morris has been draining her funds to live in an apartment in Bridgewater since October with her young daughter, as she continues a handful of battles aimed at eventually returning to her home in Manville that was destroyed by Ida one year ago. “We will Read More »
One year after Ida, some Jersey flood victims remain homeless, frustrated
One year after Ida, some Jersey flood victims remain homeless, frustrated | PIX 11 | August 31, 2022 MANVILLE, N.J. (PIX11) — One year ago this week, the intense rains and floods from the remnants of Hurricane Ida left more than 40 people dead in the tri-state region, thousands of homes damaged, and more than Read More »