Help for Sandy homeowners in Long Beach on April 21
Debris is piled across Michigan Street in Long Beach on Nov. 18, 2012, as people strip their houses and throw out belongings that were destroyed by superstorm Sandy. Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara
Homeowners recovering from superstorm Sandy can get help with flood insurance, home repair and other matters in Long Beach on April 21.
A forum will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at City Hall, 1 West Chester St.
The following topics will be discussed in 10-minute segments: mental health and stress reduction, legal rights during storm recovery, filing appeals on flood insurance awards, buying flood insurance, challenging real estate taxes, contractor fraud, relationships with design professionals and government agencies, home elevation and accessibility, budget management, financing options, loan programs, disaster planning and fast-track solar permits.
The event is sponsored by the City of Long Beach and Nassau County Legis. Denise Ford (R-Long Beach). Solicitations are prohibited.
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, contact Michael Raab, Nassau County storm recovery liaison, at mraab@nassaucountyny.gov or 516-572-1395.
Maura McDermott covers education. Since joining Newsday in 2012, she also has worked on the investigations team and covered real estate and the business of health care.
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