FEMA program to let LIers live in Sandy-damaged homes
FEMA Wednesday announced a "temporary fix" program -- the first of its kind in the nation -- designed to help Long Island victims of superstorm Sandy live in their damaged homes. Videojournalist: Jessica Rotkiewicz (Nov. 14, 2012) (November 14, 2012 5:38 PM)
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With hotel occupancy rates high and apartment vacancy rates low, federal, state and local officials have teamed up to bring a first-of-its-kind emergency housing program to post-Sandy Long Island.
Contractors will be paid to perform "quick fix" repairs so residents can live in their storm-damaged homes during longer-term renovations.
The new Federal Emergency Management Agency program...
