Before and after of the Long Beach Boardwalk that was rebuilt following Hurricane Sandy.
Many mitigation measures were taken at NYU Langone before and after Hurricane Sandy made landfall.
Many mitigation measures were taken to protect the shoreline in Keansburg Beach, N.J.
Keansburg Amusement Park roller coaster dismantled as recovery efforts were underway.
The purpose of this section is to provide information and updates on all aspects of Hurricane Sandy recovery. The intended audience for this section are Sandy survivors, elected officials, media, and the general public. You will find information about the Sandy Recovery Office’s mission, key recovery metrics, and links to other content for both New Jersey and New York.
Sandy Recovery: By the Numbers
(as of Feb. 29, 2016)
| Assistance Type | Amount* |
|---|---|
Assistance to disaster survivors (Individual Assistance) | $1.4 billion |
Assistance to state, local and tribal governments (Public Assistance) | $14.2 billion |
Hazard Mitigation grants | $822 million |
* Represents FEMA funding in New Jersey and New York combined.
Sandy Recovery: A Three Year Reflection
Disaster recovery is just as much about building a stronger future as it is about repairing past damage. It is has been three years since Hurricane Sandy made landfall on Oct. 29, 2012, impacting New York and New Jersey. FEMA contines to collaborate with local, state and other federal partners to help individuals, families, businesses and communities recover from the storm.
Our by the number fact sheet reflects the commitment of helping both states rebuild smarter, stronger and more resilient:
Sandy Recovery Three Years Later
Communities are building back stronger and becoming more resilient for the future through collaborative partnerships between state, local and federal agencies.
Learn more about New York and New Jersey's progress since Sandy made landfall three years ago.
Sandy Recovery Three Years Later: News Releases
New York:
FEMA aid reaches $16.9 billion for New York’s Hurricane Sandy Recovery
New Jersey:
Three Years after Sandy: Recovery by the numbers
Three Years after Sandy: FEMA Funding for Recovery in New Jersey Exceeds $6.8 Billion
Bridging a Link to History at Liberty State Park
Three Years after Sandy: New Jersey’s Private Sector Continues the Work of Recovery
Three Years after Sandy: Most of New Jersey’s Boardwalks Are Rebuilt
Three Years after Sandy: Recovery and Resiliency at Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
About Us: The Sandy Recovery Office
In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy damaged hundreds of thousands of homes, forced tens of thousands of survivors into shelters and caused billions of dollars in damage to vital infrastructure systems including power transmission, transportation and water and sewage treatment facilities. As a direct result of the storm, 73 people in the U.S. lost their lives.
The SRO supports the mission of long-term disaster recovery through the Sandy Recovery Offices in Forest Hills, N.Y. and Eatontown, N.J. Recovery efforts take the form of projects to support the restoration of vital infrastructure, public facilities and services, rehabilitation and reconstruction of private and commercial properties, restoration of the economic base and coordination with voluntary agencies and administration of assistance to households and individuals.
In addition, the Sandy Recovery Office coordinates the efforts of multiple federal agencies providing support to ensure communities do not just rebuild, but become stronger and more resilient.
In August, 2013, the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Strategy, issued by the President’s Sandy Recovery Task Force, mandated that federal agencies work collaboratively across all levels of government and the private sector to promote a regional and cross-jurisdictional approach to resilience. To address this mandate, the SRO has created the Sandy Recovery Infrastructure Resilience Coordination (SRIRC) group which serves as the primary facilitator for federal agency coordination on recovery/resiliency projects. The SRIRC includes federal partners as well as representatives of the states of Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, the City of New York and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.
One of the most important mandates for the SRO is capturing lessons learned and best practices from our experience in managing the recovery from one of the largest U.S. disasters to hit a densely populated area. From this experience, we will develop templates to serve future disaster recovery operations.
We are committed to finishing the work begun right after Sandy hit. Through the SRO, FEMA and the family of federal agencies, together with our state and local government and voluntary agency partners, continue to help disaster survivors, whether individuals or communities, rebuild stronger and more resilient.
Learn More About the Recovery Efforts
The Sandy Recovery Office provides a coordinated and resilient approach to rebuilding. Learn more about the recovery efforts in the following states:
As part of the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 FEMA is also providing information on the following:
For Those Who Want to Help
FEMA has been collaborating with many national, state, tribal, and local partners in response to Hurricane Sandy, including the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Learn more on how you can donate and volunteer responsibly to assist the survivors of Hurricane Sandy.