FEMA
FEMA Extends Sandy Assistance Deadline
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline to register for Superstorm Sandy disaster assistance from January 28 to February 12. So far more than 37 million dollars in federal disaster assistance has been […]
Storm Damage In State Put At $360 Million — And Climbing
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says the cost of damage to Connecticut businesses and homes by Superstorm Sandy is more than $360 million and climbing.
7,000 Applications For Storm Sandy
Federal officials say more than 7,000 property owners in Connecticut have applied for help to recover from Superstorm Sandy.
400 Jobs Not Coming To Maine Call Center
A call center in Orono has reversed course and says it won’t be hiring hundreds of workers to take calls from people in other states affected by Superstorm Sandy.
Malloy Targets Businesses Post Sandy
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Governo Dannel Malloy is drawing attention to efforts by the U.S. Small Business Administration and chambers of commerce to help Connecticut businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy. The governor has scheduled a […]
Three More Disaster Recovery Centers Open In State
FEMA has now opened a total of five Disaster Recovery Centers in Connecticut to help people who suffered losses during the storm.
Survival Tips: Changing Hurricane Victims Into Hurricane Survivors
Two decades after experiencing a nearly total loss in Hurricane Andrew, journalist Al Sunshine shares his personal experience and veteran advice to those recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Opinion: Obama And Christie Do The Right Thing Working Together As The Right Continues Attacks
Governor Christie went out of his way to praise the work that the President and his administration are doing, something that he got a lot of credit for…outside of the right-wing blogosphere.
Opinion: Selectively Presidential: Obama Chooses To Be Presidential When It’s Convenient
When the storm and its headlines have passed, however, the questions about the Benghazi tragedy should continue full force as November 6 continues to near. During the much-needed questioning and impending investigation, it would be grand if President Obama would remain presidential throughout the process.
Opinion: Sandy Reminds Us Of The Need For FEMA And That Romney Would Shut It Down
Romney was asked at a presidential debate whether FEMA should be shut down in light of the deficit. Romney replied that FEMA should “absolutely” be shut down. He was asked specifically if that included disaster relief. He replied that it was “immoral” to provide such relief in the face of “larger debts”, emphasizing that “it makes no sense at all” to have such programs.
