Hurricane
2012 Year in Review: ‘Sandy’ Slammed Pennsylvania, Too
In this report we take a look at how Philadelphia and the suburbs weathered the superstorm.
2012 Year in Review: Gov. Christie Finds Himself Repeatedly in National Spotlight
The governor put aside party differences, and an imminent election, to praise President Obama as they worked together on hurricane relief.
FEMA To Release New Flood Elevation Maps For New Jersey In Wake Of Superstorm Sandy
Property owners and builders in 10 New Jersey counties will learn more about flood hazards in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy Among Most-Googled Terms in 2012, Locally and Nationally
We “Googled” an incredible 1.2 trillion times this year.
Christie Says Many Shore Businesses Will Need Federal Grants To Survive Sandy
While admitting that post-Sandy interim housing is a mixed bag, Governor Christie says he’s been pushing for FEMA to issue small business grants rather than loans.
Part 1: Disasters of Our Own Making
Approximately 10,000 Philadelphia residents are living in flood zones. And that number is only within the city limits.
Part 2: Playing Catch-Up After Each Big Storm
When a storm hits, governments and utility companies often find their preparations insufficient.
Part 3: Direct Damage and Other Costs
A major storm could cause a business to close its doors for good. But even those able to recover may suffer.
Part 4: Finding A Better Way
Lessons learned from past storms have resulted in stricter building codes and other requirements on the federal, state, and local levels.
S. Jersey Officials Reminding Vacationers That Sandy Mostly Spared Their Towns
Businesses at the South Jersey shore are now part of a “Restore the Shore” effort, to encourage tourism dollars to remain in New Jersey despite the devastation that Superstorm Sandy wrought along some North Jersey beaches.
Boat Insurer Says Hurricane Sandy’s Impact Was Their Worst
“We’ve never seen anything like this,” says Scott Croft, spokesman for Boat US, the nation’s largest association of boat owners.
Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Late Fall in Cape May, NJ
For daytime relaxation, try surf fishing on Sunset Beach at Cape May Point.
Christie: Superstorm Sandy Caused Nearly $37 Billion In Damage In New Jersey
Gov. Chris Christie says Superstorm Sandy caused $36.8 billion in damage in New Jersey.
NJ Shore Towns Cool To Proposed Elimination of Beach Tag Fees
“I think to bring up beach tags and beach fees…is clearly insensitive at this particular point,” says the executive director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities.
Officials Say Beach Replenishment Projects Helped Protect Towns From Sandy
Federal, state, and local governments have spent some $700 million over the last 25 years, pumping sand from the ocean onto beaches to create a buffer between towns and storm-tossed seas.
