Disaster recovery is just as much about building a stronger future as it is about repairing past damage. It is has been two years since Hurricane Sandy made landfall on Oct. 29, 2012. In this section you will find information about New York's recovery including key metrics on assistance, grant funding and visual representation of progress.The intended audience for this section are elected officials, members of the media and the general public.
Hurricane Sandy: Assistance
(as of 10/06/14)
| Assistance Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Assistance to disaster survivors* | $1 billion |
| Assistance to state, local and tribal governments | $5.5 billion |
| Hazard Mitigation grants | $84.7 million |
* Represents FEMA Individual Assistance grant funding for disaster survivors.
Recovery Facts
News and Other Related Stories
News Release: Hurricane Sandy: After two years, $13.6 billion, FEMA continues N.Y. recovery
Public Assistance: Powering New York’s recovery while building resiliency
Expertise in Service to Survivors
New York embraces stronger future through mitigation
Rebuilding the NYC cultural sector after Sandy
Photos and Videos
Photos: Hurricane Sandy: Images of Recovery
Videos: