Sandy Victims in NJ May Not Have to Repay Excess Grant Money
For hundreds of residents who had their homes destroyed by Superstorm Sandy, they are a step closer to not having to repay excess federal aid the government has been trying to get back.
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NJ Red Cross Says Now is the Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began Wednesday and figures to play a big part in New Jersey's weather headlines over the next six months.
Millions of Dollars Saved — Government Forgives Sandy Loans to NJ Towns
A bill signed by President Joe Biden includes forgiveness of Community Disaster Loans worth tens of millions of dollars that were awarded to several shore towns impacted by Sandy in 2012.
Is NJ prepared for the next Sandy? We may not know until it comes
The superstorm was a "transformative event" in 2012 in the same way that COVID-19 has been in 2020.
Congressmen Introduce Bill to Help Struggling Residents
In an effort to help Jersey Shore residents and businesses, Reps. Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew have co-authored a bill to mandate forgiveness of certain Community Disaster Loans secured by NJ municipalities from FEMA.
Ocean County School Staff Does Laundry for Disadvantaged Students
The faculty at a southern Ocean County school is leading an effort to help their students in need.
Report Finds NJ is Prepared for Disease Outbreaks, Disasters, and Other Threats
New Jersey’s experience with Superstorm Sandy in 2012 helped officials better prepare for other possible disasters that may occur in the future.
Sandy Contractor Admits to Stealing Nearly $500K from Homeowners
An Ocean County man has admitted to ripping off 19 homeowners in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy for a total of nearly half a million dollars.
Report: Sandy Caused $3B in Health Impacts
More than $540 million in illness-related costs were inflicted in New Jersey by Superstorm Sandy, according to a new report on health and climate change.
Ocean City Man, LEHT Woman Charged With Sandy Fraud
In the latest case of Sandy-related fraud, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has charged four more people with filing false applications for relief funds.