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 »

Federal clawback of money from Sandy survivors halted indefinitely

Federal clawback of money from Sandy survivors halted indefinitely | NJ Spotlight News | January 23, 2023 BRIANA VANNOZZI, ANCHOR Interview: Jody Stewart, community organizer of New Jersey Organizing Project For thousands of Superstorm Sandy survivors in New Jersey, recovery has been a slow and sometimes painful process. One of the biggest sources of stress Read More »

KIYC: Sandy survivors told they owe thousands in back interest on ‘interest-free’ forbearances

KIYC: Sandy survivors told they owe thousands in back interest on ‘interest-free’ forbearances | News 12 | January 23, 2023Thousands of homeowners who survived Superstorm Sandy took advantage of the state’s forbearance program, which state officials said would give them interest-free extensions. But five years later, a Kane In Your Corner investigation finds some of those homeowners Read More »

NJ plans to release new building standards to combat flooding

NJ plans to release new building standards to combat flooding | App.com | October 20, 2022 By Amanda Oglesby Key Points: Proposed rules could force new construction higher in flood zones. Builders may have to reserve more land for stormwater management. A disaster aid group says the rules could make rebuilding too expensive. New regulations Read More »