A field report, which examines the devastation due to Hurricane Sandy experienced in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, a neighborhood consisting of geographically isolated low-lying commercial and residential units, with a concentration of low-income housing, and disproportionate rates of poverty and poor health outcomes largely experienced by Black and Latino residents. The authors conclude that… Read more
This fact brief summarizes information the Furman Center has gathered regarding the characteristics of properties in the areas of the city flooded by Sandy’s storm surge and demographic characteristics of households that have registered to receive assistance from FEMA. Findings are organized in 3 main sections: Extent of the Surge Impact of the Surge on… Read more
This paper outlines the major “Lessons Learned” by municipalities in responding to Superstorm Sandy. The report identifies what worked and what did not, focusing on three areas: providing basic services, meeting the needs of special populations, and allocating resources. It also identifies what needs attention and ways to build resilience before the next inevitable disaster.… Read more
OVERVIEW A data snapshot that highlights the demographic characteristics of the people whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy and the communities in which they live. The document summarizes statewide impacts and data, defines key terms and explores data from affected counties. Economic damages from Hurricane Sandy attributable to sea level rise caused by anthropogenic… Read more
OVERVIEW A data snapshot that highlights the demographic characteristics of the people whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy and the communities in which they live. The document summarizes statewide impacts and data, defines key terms and explores data from affected counties. A decade after superstorm Sandy, New Jersey’s infrastructure is considerably more prepared… Read more
OVERVIEW A data snapshot that highlights the demographic characteristics of the people whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy and the communities in which they live. The document summarizes statewide impacts and data, defines key terms and explores data from affected counties. What the Census Bureau Can Tell You About Some of the Communities… Read more
OVERVIEW This research brief uses a dataset released by FEMA in August 2013 to examine the level of need and the response efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. This brief includes data related to FEMA inspections of those who registered for assistance and the amount that had been awarded to those with assessed damage.… Read more
Grantees must ensure that they are following proper documentation and program requirements in order to ensure that they are compliant with the CDBG-DR program. Yet this can be easier said than done. Staff managing the recovery process can be overwhelmed with additional work. Follow these tips to make sure that your program is able to… Read more
In disaster recovery, the role that the Stafford Act plays in how FEMA is authorized to provide disaster assistance funding is critically important, but it is challenging for localities to understand all the requirements. Below is a brief overview of the Stafford Act. Additionally, tools and resources are available for helping communities meet requirements.
The Disaster Impact and Unmet Needs Assessment Kit guides grantees through a process for identifying and prioritizing critical unmet needs for long-term community recovery. It is designed to be used by grantees at any time following a disaster. However, the quality of the assessment is directly tied to the quality and completeness of the impact… Read more
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