Congressman to Discuss Sandy Rebuilding Efforts and Lessons Learned
WASHINGTON D.C.—On Monday, October 28, 2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Sea Bright Mayor Dina Long will tour Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright, NJ to view buildings and businesses damaged by Superstorm Sandy in observance of the one year anniversary of the storm. Sea Bright was one of areas hardest hit by Sandy when it made landfall last year. Pallone and Long will discuss the toll the Sandy took on the Borough, rebuilding efforts and lessons learned from the storm about preparedness, response and the role of the federal, state and local governments.
Superstorm Sandy was one of the costliest and most destructive natural disasters in American history, with New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District withstanding some of the most significant damage. Congressman Pallone, who led the charge to bring much needed federal aid to New Jersey in Sandy’s aftermath and has continued to provide countless hours of assistance to residents trying to recover from the storm, will outline issues of concern with the government’s response to the disaster and possible remedies he plans to pursue.
Some of the issues to be discussed include:
· Addressing temporary housing deficiencies
· Problems with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) including delays in the claims process and the need for clearer information on what insurance policies cover
· The failure of infrastructure such as roads, levees, public transit and utilities
· The holdup and politicization of a critical federal aid package
Pallone and Long will begin their tour of Sea Bright at the Sea Bright Borough Hall and continue north along Ocean Avenue, finishing at the Sea Bright Fire House, where they will hold a press conference.
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