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Book Synopsis Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief by : Edward S. Ramirez
Download or read book Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief written by Edward S. Ramirez and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hurricane Sandy struck the United States in October 2012, causing an estimated $65 billion in damages. FEMA provides assistance to survivors through IHP and other programs. Part of its mission is to provide assistance quickly, but the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) previously identified weaknesses in FEMA's ability to do so while protecting government resources. Moreover, GAO's 2006 reports on Hurricane Katrina and Rita showed that FEMA did not consistently validate the identity of applicants or inspect damaged properties. This book discusses the extent to which FEMA implemented controls to help prevent IHP payments that are at risk of being improper or potentially fraudulent; and challenges FEMA and states faced obtaining information to help prevent IHP payments from duplicating or overlapping with other sources in its response to Hurricane Sandy. This book also discusses the timeliness of SBA's disaster assistance to small businesses; the loan approval rates for small businesses and reasons for decline for Hurricane Sandy and previous disasters; the extent to which SBA has implemented programs mandated by the Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008; the progress DOT has made allocating, obligating, and disbursing DRAA surface transportation funds; how FTA's new Public Transportation Emergency Relief program compares to FEMA's and FHWA's emergency relief programs; and the extent to which FTA and FEMA have implemented their memorandum of agreement to coordinate their roles and responsibilities when providing assistance to transit agencies.
Book Synopsis Sandy Recovery Improvement Act and Supplementary Funding for Disaster Relief by : Magnus Hassan
Download or read book Sandy Recovery Improvement Act and Supplementary Funding for Disaster Relief written by Magnus Hassan and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given its size, strength, location and the enormity of its impact, Hurricane Sandy was a storm of historic proportions and importance. The damage inflicted by this huge storm rivalled the damages of the Gulf Coast storms during the summer of 2005, particularly due to the population density and overall development of the areas that received the brunt of the storm's impact. As with other major natural disaster events, members of Congress responded to Hurricane Sandy by holding a series of hearings, visiting the affected region, and introducing and acting on legislation. This book examines the potential effects of the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 on disaster assistance procedures and programs. Part of the legislative intent of the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act is to streamline administrative procedures and improve the effectiveness of several disaster assistance programs authorised by the Stafford Act.
Book Synopsis Disaster Resilience After Hurricane Sandy by : Johnathan Carr
Download or read book Disaster Resilience After Hurricane Sandy written by Johnathan Carr and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 appropriated about $50 billion for recovery from Hurricane Sandy, part of which was intended for disaster resilience and hazard mitigation. This book reviews federal efforts to strengthen disaster resilience during Hurricane Sandy recovery. It addresses how federal recovery funds were used to enhance resilience; the extent to which states and localities were able to maximize federal funding to enhance resilience; and actions that could enhance resilience for future disasters.
Author :United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :120 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (319 download)
Book Synopsis Progress Report by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Download or read book Progress Report written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Department of Homeland Security Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :88 pages Book Rating :4.F/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Hurricane Sandy by : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Department of Homeland Security
Download or read book Hurricane Sandy written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Department of Homeland Security and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :United States Government Accountability Office Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781977950109 Total Pages :94 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (51 download)
Book Synopsis Hurricane Sandy by : United States Government Accountability Office
Download or read book Hurricane Sandy written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 appropriated about $50 billion for recovery from Hurricane Sandy, part of which was intended for disaster resilience and hazard mitigation. In March 2015, GAO identified the cost of disasters as a key source of federal fiscal exposure. GAO and others have advocated hazard mitigation to help limit the nation's fiscal exposure. GAO was asked to review federal efforts to strengthen disaster resilience during Hurricane Sandy recovery. This report addresses (1) how federal recovery funds were used to enhance resilience, (2) the extent to which states and localities were able to maximize federal funding to enhance resilience; and (3) actions that could enhance resilience for future disasters. To conduct this work, GAO reviewed key federal documents such as the National Mitigation Framework, interviewed federal officials responsible for programs that fund disaster resilience, and administered structured interviews and surveys to all 12 states, the District of Columbia, and New York City in the Sandy affected-region.
Book Synopsis Savage Sand and Surf by : Lisa A. Eargle
Download or read book Savage Sand and Surf written by Lisa A. Eargle and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was almost November 2012 when Hurricane Sandy, a late arrival in an otherwise quiet tropical season, slammed into the Mid-Atlantic US coastline. Millions of residents were plunged into darkness and billions of dollars in property and infrastructure were flooded or washed away in surging waters. Blizzard conditions struck the Appalachians as the hybrid Halloween monster moved inland. Savage Sand and Surf: The Hurricane Sandy Disaster is multi-faceted examination into one of the most recent natural disasters in the United States. Scholars from multiple disciplines address a wide range of important aspects of this event, including unique meteorological and social impacts of Sandy, Sandy’s intersection with vulnerable social groups in society, and social institutions’ adaptations to the disaster. Also, different theoretical models of disasters are explored and applied to better understand and prepare for similar events in the future.
Author :United States Government Accountability Office Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781977953360 Total Pages :70 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (533 download)
Book Synopsis Hurricane Sandy by : United States Government Accountability Office
Download or read book Hurricane Sandy written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hurricane Sandy struck the United States in October 2012, causing an estimated $65 billion in damages. FEMA provides assistance to survivors through IHP and other programs. Part of its mission is to provide assistance quickly, but GAO previously identified weaknesses in FEMA's ability to do so while protecting government resources. Moreover, GAO's 2006 reports on Hurricane Katrina and Rita showed that FEMA did not consistently validate the identity of applicants or inspect damaged properties. GAO was asked to review the internal controls FEMA's IHP used in response to the storm. This report discusses (1) the extent to which FEMA implemented controls to help prevent IHP payments that are at risk of being improper or potentially fraudulent and (2) challenges FEMA and states faced obtaining information to help prevent IHP payments from duplicating or overlapping with other sources in its response to Hurricane Sandy. GAO reviewed FEMA's records for assistance provided to the five states that received IHP following the storm, assessed FEMA's controls to prevent individuals from fraudulently receiving disaster assistance, and interviewed FEMA officials and selected officials from states impacted by the storm.
Book Synopsis Hurricane Sandy by : United States. Government Accountability Office
Download or read book Hurricane Sandy written by United States. Government Accountability Office and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Superstorm Sandy by : Diane C. Bates
Download or read book Superstorm Sandy written by Diane C. Bates and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sandy was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history after Katrina, but the waters had barely receded from the Jersey coast when massive efforts began to “Restore the Shore.” Why do people build in areas open to repeated natural disasters? And why do they return to these areas in the wake of major devastation? Drawing on a variety of insights from environmental sociology, Superstorm Sandy answers these questions as it looks at both the unique character of the Jersey Shore and the more universal ways that humans relate to their environment. Diane C. Bates offers a wide-ranging look at the Jersey Shore both before and after Sandy, examining the many factors—such as cultural attachment, tourism revenues, and governmental regulation—that combined to create a highly vulnerable coastal region. She explains why the Shore is so important to New Jerseyans, acting as a key cultural touchstone in a state that lacks a central city or even a sports team to build a shared identity among the state’s residents. She analyzes post-Sandy narratives about the Jersey Shore that trumpeted the dominance of human ingenuity over nature (such as the state’s “Stronger than the Storm” advertising campaign) or proclaimed a therapeutic community (“Jersey Strong”)—narratives rooted in emotion and iconography, waylaying any thought of the near-certainty of future storms. The book also examines local business owners, politicians, real estate developers, and residents who have vested interests in the region, explaining why the Shore was developed intensively prior to Sandy, and why restoration became an imperative in the post-storm period. Engagingly written and insightful, Superstorm Sandy highlights the elements that compounded the disaster on the Shore, providing a framework for understanding such catastrophes and preventing them in the future.
Download or read book Sandy written by New York Post and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall in the Mid-Atlantic region. The devastation she would bring to the New York and New Jersey was widespread and unimaginable. Though warnings had been issued for days and many evacuated their homes and offices, thousands stood in the path of one of the strongest storms in the history of America. Winds on Long Island reached 90 mph. Large sections of Lower Manhattan flooded. Fire in Queens destroyed more than 100 buildings. In New Jersey, 2.6 million homes were without people and nearly 40 people were killed. A 50-foot piece of the Atlantic City Boardwalk washed away and half the city of Hoboken was under water. Hundreds of thousands were left without power and water, with dwindling food supplies. Amidst this devastation, Sandy inspired courage and hope in many New Yorkers, giving them the will to triumph against incalculable odds. Seeking shelter and the basic necessities of life, thousands continued to fight on to simply survive the harshest of conditions and help others do the same. These gripping moments of ruin and recovery are captured in "Sandy: A Story of Complete Devastation, Courage, and Recovery," which features award-winning stories and nearly 100 vivid full-color images from the "New York Post." A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book will be donated to the Mayor's Fund for New York City and Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.
Book Synopsis Hurricane Sandy on New Jersey's Forgotten Shore by : Abigail Perkiss
Download or read book Hurricane Sandy on New Jersey's Forgotten Shore written by Abigail Perkiss and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hurricane Sandy on New Jersey's Forgotten Shore brings to life the individual and collective voices of a community: victims, volunteers, and state and federal agencies that came together to rebuild the Bayshore after the Superstorm Sandy in 2013. After the tumultuous night of October 29, 2012, the residents of Monmouth, Ocean, and Atlantic Counties faced an enormous and pressing question: What to do? The stories captured in this book encompass their answer to that question: the clean-up efforts, the work with governmental and non-governmental aid agencies, and the fraught choices concerning rebuilding. Through a rich and varied set of oral histories that provide perspective on disaster planning, response, and recovery in New Jersey, Abigail Perkiss captures the experience of these individuals caught in between short-term preparedness initiatives that municipal and state governments undertook and the long-term planning decisions that created the conditions for catastrophic property damage. Through these stories, Hurricane Sandy on New Jersey's Forgotten Shore lays bare the ways that climate change and sea level rise are creating critical vulnerabilities in the most densely populated areas in the nation, illuminating the human toll of disaster and the human capacity for resilience.
Author :Government Accountability Government Accountability Office Publisher :CreateSpace ISBN 13 :9781502986771 Total Pages :40 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (867 download)
Book Synopsis Hurricane Sandy Relief by : Government Accountability Government Accountability Office
Download or read book Hurricane Sandy Relief written by Government Accountability Government Accountability Office and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Disaster Relief Act included approximately $50 billion in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2013 to 19 agencies for 61 specific programs for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. Under the authority granted by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, OMB determined that these supplemental appropriations were to be included in the fiscal year 2013 base subject to sequestration under section 251A of that act.
Book Synopsis Hurricane Sandy Relief by : Beryl H. Davis
Download or read book Hurricane Sandy Relief written by Beryl H. Davis and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-03 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In late Oct. 2012, Hurricane Sandy devastated portions of the Mid- Atlantic and northeastern U.S., leaving victims of the storm and their communities in need of financial assistance for disaster relief aid. On Jan. 29, 2013, the President signed the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013, which provided approximately $50 billion in supplemental appropriations, before sequestration, to 61 programs at 19 federal agencies for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. The act required agencies to submit internal control plans for the funds in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) criteria by March 31, 2013. This report addresses the extent to which (1) the internal control plans prepared by federal agencies complied with OMB guidance; and (2) OMB's guidance was effective for providing comprehensive oversight of the internal control risks for the programs receiving funds for Sandy disaster relief. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.
Book Synopsis Empowerment and Social Justice in the Wake of Disasters by : Sara Bondesson
Download or read book Empowerment and Social Justice in the Wake of Disasters written by Sara Bondesson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book taps into discussions about social vulnerability, empowerment, and resistance in relation to disaster relief and recovery. It disentangles tensions and dilemmas within post-disaster empowerment, through a rich ethnographic narrative of the work of Occupy Sandy in Rockaway, New York City, after Hurricane Sandy in 2012. It details both a remarkable collaborative relief phase, in which marginalized communities were empowered to take active part, as well as a phase of conflict and resistance that came about as relief turned to long-term recovery. This volume particularly aims to understand how community empowerment processes can breach pre-disaster marginalization in the aftermath of disasters. It connects with broader emancipatory literature on dilemmas involved in empowerment ‘from the outside’. In a future of potentially harsher climate related disasters and increased social vulnerability for certain communities, this book contributes to a full and nuanced understanding of community empowerment and vulnerability reduction. This book will be of interest to sociologists, anthropologists, geographers, political scientists, and urban studies researchers, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in disaster management, disaster risk reduction, social vulnerability, community empowerment, development studies, local studies, social work, community-based work, and emancipatory theory.
Download or read book Hurricane Sandy written by Chris Currie and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-05 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 appropriated about $50 billion for recovery from Hurricane Sandy, part of which was intended for disaster resilience and hazard mitigation. In March 2015, GAO identified the cost of disasters as a key source of federal fiscal exposure. GAO and others have advocated hazard mitigation to help limit the nation's fiscal exposure. This report addresses (1) how federal recovery funds were used to enhance resilience; (2) the extent to which states and localities were able to maximize federal funding to enhance resilience; and (3) actions that could enhance resilience for future disasters. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.
Book Synopsis Contingency Planning Hurricane Sandy Incident Command Review by : Dakota Duncan
Download or read book Contingency Planning Hurricane Sandy Incident Command Review written by Dakota Duncan and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2015-11-20 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay from the year 2014 in the subject Engineering - Safety Engineering, American Public University System (American Military University), language: English, abstract: Complete overview of the Hurricane Sandy Incident Command system. Further covers a comprehensive overview of preparations, response, recovery, and mitigation of the Hurricane.
